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If A and B are two events such that P (A) = 0.3, P (B) = 0.6 and `P ((B)/(A))` = 0.5 find `P (A cup B)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find \( P(A \cup B) \) using the provided probabilities and the formula for the union of two events. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify Given Values:** - \( P(A) = 0.3 \) - \( P(B) = 0.6 \) - \( P(B|A) = 0.5 \) 2. **Use the Conditional Probability Formula:** The formula for conditional probability is: \[ P(B|A) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(A)} \] Rearranging this formula gives us: \[ P(A \cap B) = P(B|A) \times P(A) \] 3. **Calculate \( P(A \cap B) \):** Substitute the known values into the equation: \[ P(A \cap B) = 0.5 \times 0.3 = 0.15 \] 4. **Use the Formula for the Union of Two Events:** The formula for the union of two events is: \[ P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) \] 5. **Substitute the Known Values:** Now, substitute \( P(A) \), \( P(B) \), and \( P(A \cap B) \) into the union formula: \[ P(A \cup B) = 0.3 + 0.6 - 0.15 \] 6. **Perform the Calculation:** \[ P(A \cup B) = 0.9 - 0.15 = 0.75 \] ### Final Answer: \[ P(A \cup B) = 0.75 \]
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