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MHT CET · Maths · Probability

If A, B, C are mutually exclusive and exhaustive events of a sample space \(S\) such that \(P(B)=\frac{3}{2} P(A)\) and \(P(C)=\frac{1}{2} P(B)\), then \(P(A)=\)

  1. A \(\frac{4}{13}\)
  2. B \(\frac{6}{13}\)
  3. C \(\frac{8}{13}\)
  4. D \(\frac{3}{13}\)
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Correct Answer

(A) \(\frac{4}{13}\)

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Detailed explanation

\(P(A) + P(B) + P(C) = 1\) \(P(C) = \frac{1}{2} P(B) = \frac{1}{2} \left(\frac{3}{2} P(A)\right) = \frac{3}{4} P(A)\)