JEE Main2004MathematicsProbabilityActual
The probability that A speaks truth is 4 5 , while this probability for B is 3 4 . The probability that they contradict each other when asked to speak on a fact is
Options
- A3 20
- B1 5
- C7 20
- D4 5
Correct answer
C. 7 20
Step-by-step solution
E ₁ : event denoting that A speaks truth E ₂ : event denoting that B speaks truth Probability that both contradicts each other =P (E₁ E ₂ )+P ( E ₁ E₂ )= 4 5 1 4 + 1 5 3 4 = 7 20