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Choose the correct alternative: If two events A and B are independent such that P(A) = 0.35 and P(A ∪ B) = 0.6, then P(B) is

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Choose the correct alternative:

If two events A and B are independent such that P(A) = 0.35 and P(A ∪ B) = 0.6, then P(B) is

Options

  • `5/13`

  • `1/13`

  • `4/13`

  • `7/13`

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Solution

`5/13`

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Chapter 12: Introduction to probability theory - Exercise 12.5 [Page 267]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 12 Introduction to probability theory
Exercise 12.5 | Q 16 | Page 267

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