California Recidivism
In California, the recidivism rate for prisoners is 67.5%. That is, 67.5% of those released from prison go back to prison within three years. This is one of the highest recidivism rates in the nation.
a. Suppose two independent prisoners are released. What is the probability that they will both go back to prison within three years?
b. What is the probability that neither will go back to prison within three years?
c. Suppose two independent prisoners are released. What is the probability that one OR the other (or both) will go back to prison within three years?