Math Problem Statement

if P(A) = 1/2 P(B) = 1/9 then find where P(A intersect B) = 1/18 (ⅰ) P(A/B) (ⅱ) P(B/A) ⅲ) P(AUB)

Solution

To solve this, we will use the following fundamental probability formulas:

  1. Conditional Probability:
    P(AB)=P(AB)P(B)andP(BA)=P(AB)P(A)P(A|B) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)} \quad \text{and} \quad P(B|A) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(A)}
  2. Union of Two Events:
    P(AB)=P(A)+P(B)P(AB)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B)

We are given:

  • P(A)=12P(A) = \frac{1}{2}
  • P(B)=19P(B) = \frac{1}{9}
  • P(AB)=118P(A \cap B) = \frac{1}{18}

(i) P(AB)P(A | B)

Using the formula for conditional probability: P(AB)=P(AB)P(B)P(A | B) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(B)}

Substitute the given values:
P(AB)=11819P(A | B) = \frac{\frac{1}{18}}{\frac{1}{9}}

Simplify:
P(AB)=118×91=918=12P(A | B) = \frac{1}{18} \times \frac{9}{1} = \frac{9}{18} = \frac{1}{2}

Thus, P(AB)=12P(A | B) = \frac{1}{2}.


(ii) P(BA)P(B | A)

Using the formula for conditional probability: P(BA)=P(AB)P(A)P(B | A) = \frac{P(A \cap B)}{P(A)}

Substitute the given values:
P(BA)=11812P(B | A) = \frac{\frac{1}{18}}{\frac{1}{2}}

Simplify:
P(BA)=118×21=218=19P(B | A) = \frac{1}{18} \times \frac{2}{1} = \frac{2}{18} = \frac{1}{9}

Thus, P(BA)=19P(B | A) = \frac{1}{9}.


(iii) P(AB)P(A \cup B)

Using the formula for the union of two events: P(AB)=P(A)+P(B)P(AB)P(A \cup B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cap B)

Substitute the given values:
P(AB)=12+19118P(A \cup B) = \frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{9} - \frac{1}{18}

To simplify, find the least common denominator (LCD), which is 18:
P(AB)=918+218118P(A \cup B) = \frac{9}{18} + \frac{2}{18} - \frac{1}{18}

Simplify:
P(AB)=9+2118=1018=59P(A \cup B) = \frac{9 + 2 - 1}{18} = \frac{10}{18} = \frac{5}{9}

Thus, P(AB)=59P(A \cup B) = \frac{5}{9}.


Final Answers:

  1. P(AB)=12P(A | B) = \frac{1}{2}
  2. P(BA)=19P(B | A) = \frac{1}{9}
  3. P(AB)=59P(A \cup B) = \frac{5}{9}

Do you want further clarification or step-by-step explanations for any part?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you interpret conditional probability in real-life scenarios?
  2. What is the general formula for the union of three events P(ABC)P(A \cup B \cup C)?
  3. How do you calculate P(AB)P(A | B'), where BB' is the complement of BB?
  4. What is the relationship between P(AB)P(A | B) and P(BA)P(B | A)?
  5. If AA and BB are independent events, what is the value of P(AB)P(A \cap B)?

Tip: Always check if events AA and BB are independent, as this simplifies many probability calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Conditional Probability
Union of Events

Formulas

P(A|B) = P(A ∩ B) / P(B)
P(B|A) = P(A ∩ B) / P(A)
P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)

Theorems

Fundamental Probability Rules
Conditional Probability Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12