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in Class 12 by kratos

The probability that a man will live another 10 years is 1/4 and the probability that his wife will live another 10 years is 1/3 . Then the probability that both will be alive in 10 years is :

(a) 11/12

(b) 7/12

(c) 5/12

(d) 1/2

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by kratos
 
Best answer

Correct option (d) 1/2

Explanation:

Let P (A) P (B) be the probability that a man, woman less live for another 10 yrs.

The probability that both will be alive in 10 yrs is

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