KCET2021MathematicsProbability
Given that, A and B are two events such that P(B)= 3 5 , P ( A B )= 1 2 and P(A B)= 4 5 , then P(A) is equal to
Options
- A3 10
- B1 2
- C1 5
- D3 5
Correct answer
B. 1 2
Step-by-step solution
Given, P(B)= 3 5 , P ( A B )= 1 2 and P(A B)= 4 5 P ( A B )= 1 2 P(A B) P(B) = 1 2 P(A B)= 1 2 3 5 = 3 10 Now, P(A B)= 4 5 P(A)+P(B)-P(A B)= 4 5 P(A)+ 3 5 - 3 10 = 4 5 P(A)= 4 5 + 3 10 - 3 5 = 8+3-6 10 = 5 10 P(A)= 1 2