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Let Bi (i = 1, 2, 3) be three independent events in a sample space. The probability that only B1 occur is , only B2 occurs is and only B3 occurs is . Let p be the probability that none of the events Bi occurs and these 4 probabilities satisfy the equations and (All the probabilities are assumed to lie in the interval (0, 1)). Then is equal to .
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- Write the given probabilities using independence
Let Since the events are independent,
- Probability that only occurs:
- Probability that only occurs:
- Probability that only occurs:
- Probability that none occurs:
- Relate with
Divide each by : Let Then
- Use the first given equation
Given Substitute : Since , a-2b=ab. \tag{1}
- Use the second given equation
Given Substitute : Hence, b-3c=2bc. \tag{2}
- Now express in terms of
From step 2,
But it is easier to solve (1), (2) directly in .
From (1): a=\frac{2b}{1-b}. \tag{3}
From (2): c=\frac{b}{3+2b}. \tag{4}
- Find
Since Thus
Now use (3) and (4).
First, Then
So, Cancel common factors :
Therefore,
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer = . Our derived answer is also , so they agree.
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