If E1 and E2 are two mutually exclusive events such that P(E1) = 4/7 and P(E2) = 1/4 then P(E1 ∪ E2) = ? 

  1. 23/28
  2. 6/7
  3. 25/28
  4. None of these

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Option 1 : 23/28
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CONCEPT:

  • If A and B are mutually exclusive events i.e A ∩ B = ϕ, then P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B)


CALCULATION:

Given: E1 and E2 are two mutually exclusive events such that P(E1) = 4/7 and P(E2) = 1/4

Here, we have to find P(E1 ∪ E2)

∵ E1 and E2 are two mutually exclusive events i.e E1 ∩ E2 = ϕ 

As we know that, if A and B are mutually exclusive events i.e A ∩ B = ϕ, then P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B)

⇒ P(E1 ∪ E2) = P(E1) + P(E2) = 4/7 + 1/4 = 23/28

Hence, correct option is 1.

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