JEE MainMathematicsProbabilityMCQ+4 / −1
If and are two events such that and then the correct statement among the following is :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: A
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Interpret the notation:
i.e. the conditional probability of given .
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Use the definition of conditional probability:
given that .
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Since , whenever occurs, also occurs. Therefore,
so
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Now compare with .
Since ,
Also, , hence
Multiplying by ,
Therefore,
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Check the options:
- A: ✅ correct
- B: ❌ false
- C: ❌ false, actual formula is
- D: ❌ not always true; equality only when or
Hence the correct option is A.
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