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GUJCET · Maths · Probability

Events A and B are independent events and \(P(A)=P, P(B)=\frac{1}{2}\) and \(P(A \cup B)=\frac{3}{5}\) then, value of \(P\) is _________ .

  1. A \(\frac{1}{5}\)
  2. B \(\frac{1}{10}\)
  3. C \(\frac{3}{5}\)
  4. D \(\frac{1}{3}\)
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Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(A) \(\frac{1}{5}\)

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Detailed explanation

\( P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A)P(B) \) \( \frac{3}{5} = P + \frac{1}{2} - P \left( \frac{1}{2} \right) \)