Probability Question 332

Question: If A and B are two events such that $ P(A)\ne 0 $ and $ P(B)\ne 1, $ then $ P( \frac{\overline{A}}{\overline{B}} )= $

Options:

A) $ 1-P( \frac{A}{B} ) $

B) $ 1-P( \frac{\overline{A}}{B} ) $

C) $ \frac{1-P(A\cup B)}{P(\overline{B})} $

D) $ \frac{P(\overline{A})}{P(\overline{B})} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ P( \frac{\overline{A}}{\overline{B}} )=\frac{P(\overline{A}\cap \overline{B})}{P(\overline{B})} $

$ =\frac{P(\overline{A\cup B})}{P(\overline{B})}=\frac{1-P(A\cup B)}{P(\overline{B})} $