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Probability of occurrence of an event A is 1/2 and that of B is 3/10. If A and B are mutually exclusive, then the probability of occurrence of neither A nor B is

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For mutually exclusive events, think of probability as just adding areas. If A covers 50% of the space and B covers 30% (with no overlap), together they cover 80%. What's left over ("neither") is simply $100% - 80% = 20%$, which is $1/5$.
Updated On: Apr 24, 2026
  • $\frac{4}{5}$
  • $\frac{3}{5}$
  • $\frac{2}{5}$
  • $\frac{1}{5}$
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The Correct Option is D

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