JAMIA 2024 — Mathematics PYQ
JAMIA | Mathematics | 2024If P(A)=0.4,P(B)=0.7 and P(B∣A)=0.6 then P(A∪B) is equal to
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
0.24
- B.
0.3
- C.
0.48
- D.
0.86
(Correct Answer)
0.86
Explanation
Step 1: Given Information
We are given:
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P(A)=0.4
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P(B)=0.7
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P(B∣A)=0.6
Step 2: Find the Intersection P(A∩B)
Using the definition of Conditional Probability:
P(B∣A)=P(A)P(A∩B)
Rearranging the formula to find P(A∩B):
P(A∩B)=P(B∣A)⋅P(A)
P(A∩B)=0.6⋅0.4=0.24
Step 3: Apply the Addition Rule
The formula for the probability of the union of two events is:
P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)−P(A∩B)
Substitute the values we have:
P(A∪B)=0.4+0.7−0.24
P(A∪B)=1.1−0.24
P(A∪B)=0.86
Final Answer
The value of P(A∪B) is:
0.86
Explanation
Step 1: Given Information
We are given:
-
P(A)=0.4
-
P(B)=0.7
-
P(B∣A)=0.6
Step 2: Find the Intersection P(A∩B)
Using the definition of Conditional Probability:
P(B∣A)=P(A)P(A∩B)
Rearranging the formula to find P(A∩B):
P(A∩B)=P(B∣A)⋅P(A)
P(A∩B)=0.6⋅0.4=0.24
Step 3: Apply the Addition Rule
The formula for the probability of the union of two events is:
P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)−P(A∩B)
Substitute the values we have:
P(A∪B)=0.4+0.7−0.24
P(A∪B)=1.1−0.24
P(A∪B)=0.86
Final Answer
The value of P(A∪B) is:
0.86

