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Mayank Bhardwaj 

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If A $ B are independent events $ P(A)=0.3 P(B)= 1-a  $ P(A∩B)=0.2  find a

1) 5/7

2) 2/7

3) 1

4) None




 
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Badiuddin askIITians.ismu Expert
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Dear Mayank

A and B are independent

 P(A∩B) = P(A)P(B)

0.2       = 0.3 (1-a)

 2/3  =1-a

a = 1/3

 option 4 is correct

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2/8/2010 11:29:16 AM
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