Statistics And Probability Question 563

Question: The probabilities of occurrence of two events are respectively 0.21 and 0.49. The probability that both occurs simultaneously is 0.16. Then the probability that none of the two occurs is

[MP PET 1998]

Options:

A) 0.30

B) 0.46

C) 0.14

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  •                  $ P(A\cup B)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A\cap B) $                      $ =0.21+0.49-0.16\Rightarrow P(A\cup B)=0.54 $                     Probability of none of two occurs                                  $ =1-P(A\cup B)=1-0.54=0.46. $