Probability Question 251

Question: If A and B are two independent events such that $ P(A)=0.40,P(B)=0.50. $ Find $ P $ (neither A nor B)

[MP PET 1989; J & K 2005]

Options:

A) 0.90

B) 0.10

C) 0.2

D) 0.3

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ P(neitherAnorB)=P(\bar{A}\cap \bar{B}) $

$ =P(\bar{A}).P(\bar{B})=0.6\times 0.5=0.30 $ .