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#1 2012-01-07 05:13:21

juantheron
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Registered: 2011-10-19
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probability on set

2)If P(AUB)=P(A∩B), Then which one is Right


(a)P(A)=P(B)
(b)P(AUB)=1
(c)P(A∩B)=1
(d)P(A)+P(B)=1
(e)none of these

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#2 2012-01-07 06:04:20

Bob
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Re: probability on set

hi juantheron,

As you know, I like diagrams to help solve problems.

Have a look at the diagram below.

If the Union = the Intersection then the green shaded areas do not exist.

So what are you left with?

Bob


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#3 2012-01-08 05:29:08

juantheron
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Re: probability on set

Thanks Bob

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