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Let E and F be two events such that P(E)>0 and P(F)>0. Which one of the following is NOT equivalent to the condition that P(E)=P(E/F)?
- A.
P(F)=P(F/E)
- B.
P(E∩F)=P(E)P(F)
- C.
P(Ec/Fc)=P(Ec)
Correct Answer: P(E/F)=P(F/E)
Explanation
Solution:
Given: P(E)=P(E/F)
This means E and F are Independent Events.
1. For Option (B):
(Equivalent)
2. For Option (A):
P(F/E)=P(E)P(E)P(F)=P(F)
(Equivalent)
3. For Option (C):
If E,F are independent, Ec,Fc are also independent.
P(Ec/Fc)=P(Fc)P(Ec∩Fc)=P(Fc)P(Ec)P(Fc)=P(Ec)
(Equivalent)
4. For Option (D):
P(E/F)=P(F/E) only if P(E)=P(F).
Correct Option: (D)
Explanation
Solution:
Given: P(E)=P(E/F)
This means E and F are Independent Events.
1. For Option (B):
(Equivalent)
2. For Option (A):
P(F/E)=P(E)P(E)P(F)=P(F)
(Equivalent)
3. For Option (C):
If E,F are independent, Ec,Fc are also independent.
P(Ec/Fc)=P(Fc)P(Ec∩Fc)=P(Fc)P(Ec)P(Fc)=P(Ec)
(Equivalent)
4. For Option (D):
P(E/F)=P(F/E) only if P(E)=P(F).
Correct Option: (D)