Probabilities of different types of vehicle-to-vehicle accidents are shown below: $$\begin{array} { l c }
\text { Accident } & \text { Probability } \
\text { Car to Car } & 0.58 \
\text { Car to Truck } & 0.12 \
\text { Truck to Truck } & 0.30
\end{array}$$ Find the probability that an accident involves a car.
A)0.30
B)0.12
C)0.58
D)0.70

Question

Probabilities of different types of vehicle-to-vehicle accidents are shown below: $$\begin{array} { l c } 
\text { Accident } & \text { Probability } \
\text { Car to Car } & 0.58 \
\text { Car to Truck } & 0.12 \
\text { Truck to Truck } & 0.30
\end{array}$$ Find the probability that an accident involves a car.
A)0.30
B)0.12
C)0.58
D)0.70

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability that an accident involves a car is the sum of the probabilities of a car-to-car accident and a car-to-truck accident, which is $0.58 + 0.12 = 0.70$.

Probabilities of Different Types of Vehicle-To-Vehicle Accidents Are Shown Below