MHB Probability of Surviving 10 Years for A, B, and C

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The probability that at least two of the three individuals, A, B, and C, will survive for 10 years is calculated to be 247/315. The individual survival probability for A alone is determined to be 4/105, while the probability of C dying within that timeframe is 2/21. Assuming independence among their survival events allows for further calculations of each person's survival probability. The discussion emphasizes the use of a Venn diagram approach to visualize and solve the problem. Overall, the calculations highlight the complex interplay of survival probabilities among the three individuals.
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The probability that at least 2 of 3 people A, B, and C will survive for 10years is 247/315. The probability that A alone will survive for 10 years is 4/105 and the probability that C alone will die within 10 years is 2/21. Assuming that the events of t.he survival of A, Band C can be regarded as independent, calculate the probability of surviving 10 years for each person.
 
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This looks like a "Venn diagram" problem!
 

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