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SOA Exam P Sample Question 531

Study guide: Exam P-1

A policyholder is insured against both fire and theft claims. The probability of a fire claim is 10%. The probability of a theft claim is 30%.

Let p be the probability of having neither a fire nor a theft claim, assuming fire and theft claims are independent.

Let r be the probability of having neither a fire nor a theft claim, assuming fire and theft claims are mutually exclusive.

Calculate p - r.

  • A) -0.06
  • B) -0.03
  • C) 0.00
  • D) 0.03
  • E) 0.06

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