Two independent events both occurring
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Multiply probabilities for independent events.
Your answer starts here.
Enter your values and select Calculate to see the result and any available breakdown.
How to use this calculator
- Enter first event probability. Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Enter second event probability. Use the unit shown beside the field.
- Select Calculate and review the result. Select Reset to restore the example inputs.
How the calculation works
First event probability*Second event probability
Worked example
First event probability = 0.5; Second event probability = 0.2. Result: 0.1 probability.
Understand your result
Multiply probabilities for independent events. The result is expressed in probability.
Assumptions and limitations
Do not use if the events are dependent. Results are rounded for display.
Questions about this tool
What does this tool calculate?
Multiply probabilities for independent events.
What should I check before using the answer?
Do not use if the events are dependent.
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