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Given that A and B are two events such that P(B) = \(\frac{3}{5}\) P(A/B) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) and P(A ∪ B) = \(\frac{4}{5}\) then P(A) =
Given that A and B are two events such that P(B) = \(\frac{3}{5}\) P(A/B) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) and P(A ∪ B) = \(\frac{4}{5}\) then P(A) =
Updated On: Apr 17, 2024
- \(\frac{3}{10}\)
- \(\frac{1}{2}\)
- \(\frac{1}{5}\)
- \(\frac{3}{5}\)
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct answer is (B) : \(\frac{1}{2}\).
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