JEE MainMathematicsProbabilityMCQ+4 / −1
Let A and B be two independent events such that P(A) = and P(B) =. Then, which of the following is TRUE?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
- Interpret the notation
The expressions like mean conditional probability:
So the options are:
- A:
- B:
- C:
- D:
We are given: and are independent.
Hence,
- Check option A
We need:
Since ,
Now,
Therefore,
So option A is false.
- Check option B
More carefully,
So option B says , but actual value is Hence option B is false.
(Also, since and are independent, .)
- Check option C
We need .
Because independence is preserved under complements, and are also independent. Hence,
Now,
So,
Option C says , so it is false.
- Check option D
We need:
Since and are independent, and are also independent. Therefore,
So option D is true.
- Conclusion
The only true statement is:
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