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If A and B are mutually exclusive events, P(A) = 0.35 and P(B) = 0.45, find P(A ∪ B) - Mathematics

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If A and B are mutually exclusive events, P(A) = 0.35 and P(B) = 0.45, find P(A ∪ B)

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Solution

Given that P(A) = 0.35 and P(B) = 0.45

Since the events A and B are mutually exclusive then P(A ∩ B) = 0

P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A ∩ B)

= 0.35 + 0.45 – 0

= 0.80

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Chapter 16: Probability - Exercise [Page 297]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 11
Chapter 16 Probability
Exercise | Q 7.(c) | Page 297
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