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If A, B and C are three mutually exclusive and exhaustive events of an experiment such that
3P(A) = 2P(B) = P(C), then find the value of P(A).

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( P(A) \) given the relationships between the probabilities of three mutually exclusive and exhaustive events \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \). ### Step-by-step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Relationships**: We are given that: \[ 3P(A) = 2P(B) = P(C) \] Let’s denote \( P(A) = x \), \( P(B) = y \), and \( P(C) = z \). From the given relationships, we can express \( y \) and \( z \) in terms of \( x \): \[ P(B) = \frac{3}{2}P(A) = \frac{3}{2}x \] \[ P(C) = 3P(A) = 3x \] 2. **Using the Property of Exhaustive Events**: Since \( A \), \( B \), and \( C \) are mutually exclusive and exhaustive, their probabilities must sum to 1: \[ P(A) + P(B) + P(C) = 1 \] Substituting the expressions for \( P(B) \) and \( P(C) \): \[ x + \frac{3}{2}x + 3x = 1 \] 3. **Combining the Terms**: To combine the terms, we need a common denominator. The common denominator for \( 1 \), \( \frac{3}{2} \), and \( 3 \) is \( 2 \): \[ x + \frac{3}{2}x + \frac{6}{2}x = 1 \] This simplifies to: \[ \frac{2}{2}x + \frac{3}{2}x + \frac{6}{2}x = 1 \] \[ \frac{2 + 3 + 6}{2}x = 1 \] \[ \frac{11}{2}x = 1 \] 4. **Solving for \( x \)**: To find \( x \), we multiply both sides by \( \frac{2}{11} \): \[ x = \frac{2}{11} \] 5. **Conclusion**: Thus, the value of \( P(A) \) is: \[ P(A) = \frac{2}{11} \] ### Final Answer: \[ P(A) = \frac{2}{11} \]
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