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Let there be three independent events E1, E2 and E3. The probability that only E1 occurs is , only E2 occurs is and only E3 occurs is . Let 'p' denote the probability of none of events occurs that satisfies the equations ( 2 )p = and ( 3 )p = 2 . All the given probabilities are assumed to lie in the interval (0, 1). Then, is equal to .
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- Let the event probabilities be
Since the events are independent,
- Probability that only occurs:
- Probability that only occurs:
- Probability that only occurs:
- Probability that none occurs:
- Use the given relations to simplify ratios
We are given:
Now express in terms of .
From we get
Let Then
- Substitute into the first equation
becomes
Since , , so
Thus,
- Substitute into the second equation
becomes
So,
Hence,
- Find the required ratio
We need
Now,
So,
Instead of solving fully for , use the relations.
From we get
From we get
Substitute into :
Simplify denominator:
Therefore,
Now compute:
Also,
Hence,
- Final answer
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