Probability Question 249

Question: The chances to fail in Physics are 20% and the chances to fail in Mathematics are 10%. What are the chances to fail in at least one subject

Options:

A) 28%

B) 38%

C) 72%

D) 82%

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Let $ P(A)=\frac{20}{100}=\frac{1}{5}, $

$ P(B)=\frac{10}{100}=\frac{1}{10} $

Since events are independent and we have to find $ P(A\cup B)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A).P(B) $

$ =\frac{1}{5}+\frac{1}{10}-\frac{1}{5}\times \frac{1}{10}=\frac{3}{10}-\frac{1}{50}=\frac{14}{50}=\frac{14}{50}\times 100=28%. $