Explanation
The given condition P(A∩B)=P(A)P(B) implies that events A and B are independent.
1. Property of Independent Events:
If two events A and B are independent, then their complements Ac and Bc are also independent. This means:
2. Applying De Morgan's Law:
According to De Morgan's Law in set theory and probability:
Therefore, the probability can be written as:
3. Combining the results:
Since Ac and Bc are independent (as established in Step 1):
Substituting this back into the De Morgan's equation:
4. Why other options are incorrect:
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For A and D: If A and B are independent, then P(B∣A)=P(B) and P(A∣B)=P(A). The subtraction of probabilities shown in the options is not a standard property of independence.
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For B: This is not a standard identity for independent events.
Conclusion:
Option C is a direct consequence of the independence of events A and B.
Correct Option:
C) P((A∪B)c)=P(Ac)P(Bc)