COMEDK2022MathematicsProbability
If A, B and C are three mutually exclusive and exhaustive events such that P(A)=2 P(B)=3 P(C) . What is P(B) ?
Options
- A6 11
- B6 22
- C1 6
- D1 3
Correct answer
B. 6 22
Step-by-step solution
Let P(A) = 2P(B) = 3P(C) = k P(A) = k, P(B) = k 2 , P(C) = k 3 Since exhaustive: P(A)+P(B)+P(C) = 1 k + k 2 + k 3 = 1 11k 6 = 1 k = 6 11 P(B) = k 2 = 6 22 = 3 11 Correct option: (2)