Simple joint probability distribution

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Homework Statement



Let's say there are two machines, X and Y. X is connected to Y.

* If X is turned on, Y turns on 50% of the time.
* If Y turns on (through X being turned on) then it breaks 25% of the time.
* Y won't break spontaneously and it can only be turned on through X.

What is the joint probability distribution between Y turning on and Y breaking?
Considering the set of times that X turns on, what is the mutual information between Y turning on and Y breaking (how many bits)?

Thanks.

2. The attempt at a solution

I'm not really sure how to start or how to make the joint probability distribution.
 
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