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AP EAMCET · Maths · Probability

A problem in Algebra is given to two students \(A\) and \(B\) whose chances of solving it are \(\frac{2}{5}\) and \(\frac{3}{4}\) respectively. The probability that the problem is solved if both of them try independently is

  1. A \(\frac{17}{20}\)
  2. B \(\frac{3}{20}\)
  3. C \(\frac{1}{2}\)
  4. D \(\frac{13}{20}\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(\frac{17}{20}\)

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\( P(\text{A does not solve}) = 1 - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{3}{5} \) \( P(\text{B does not solve}) = 1 - \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{4} \) \( P(\text{problem not solved}) = P(\text{A does not solve}) \times P(\text{B does not solve}) = \frac{3}{5} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{20} \)…