question_answer 22)

Given that the events A and B are such that P(A) = and P(B) = p. Find P if they are (i) mutually exclusive (ii) independent.  

Answer:

We have P(A) = and P(B) = p.       (i) Since A and B are mutually exclusive events, therefore,       Using ,       We have    [by (1)]             (ii) Since A and B are independent events, therefore            ?? (2)       Using       We have     [By (2)]