Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Probability

Question:
If \(A\) and \(B\) are statistically independent such that \(P(B)=2P(A)\) and \(P(A \cup B)=\frac{5}{8}\) then \(P(A)\) is
Options:
\(\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
\(\frac{1}{8}\)
\(\frac{2}{5}\)
Correct Answer:
\(\frac{1}{4}\)
Explanation:
\(P(A \cap B)=P(A)P(B)\)