In a certain city, 5% of all drivers have expired licenses and 10% have an unpaid parking ticket. If these events are independent, what is the probability that a driver has both an expired license and an unpaid parking ticket?

In a certain city, 5% of all drivers have expired licenses and 10% have an unpaid parking ticket. If these events are independent, what is the probability that a driver has both an expired license and an unpaid parking ticket?

MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications

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