Political Analysts Estimate the Probability That Candidate a Will Run

Multiple Choice

Political analysts estimate the probability that Candidate A will run for president in the next
Election is 45%, and the probability that Candidate B will run is 20%. If their political decisions are
Independent, then what is the probability that only Candidate A runs for president?

A) 36%
B) 45%
C) 25%
D) 11%
E) 9%