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If A and B are arbitrary events then

A

`P(A capB)leP(A)+P(B)`

B

`P(A cupB)leP(A)+P(B)`

C

`P(A cupB)=P(A)+P(B)`

D

`P(A cupB) geP(A)+P(B)`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the probabilities of two arbitrary events A and B. We will derive the inequality that relates the probabilities of these events. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Union of Events**: The probability of the union of two events A and B is given by the formula: \[ P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) \] 2. **Setting Up the Non-Negative Condition**: Since probabilities cannot be negative, we need to ensure that the expression for the probability of the union is non-negative: \[ P(A \cup B) \geq 0 \] This leads us to: \[ P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B) \geq 0 \] 3. **Rearranging the Inequality**: Rearranging the above inequality gives: \[ P(A) + P(B) \geq P(A \cap B) \] 4. **Conclusion**: This shows that the probability of the intersection of events A and B is less than or equal to the sum of their individual probabilities: \[ P(A \cap B) \leq P(A) + P(B) \] Thus, we have established that for any two arbitrary events A and B, the inequality holds true. ### Final Answer: The correct option is: \[ P(A \cap B) \leq P(A) + P(B) \]
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