Question

If P(A) = 0.4, P(B) = 0.8 and P(B|A) = 0.6, then P(A ∪ B) is equal to

(a) 0.24
(b) 0.3
(c) 0.48
(d) 0.96
Correct option : (d)
Explanation :
Here,P(A) = 0.4, P(B) = 0.8 and P(A|B) = 0.6
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= 0.4+0.8-0.24
= 1.2=0.24 = 0.96.

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