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The probability that A speaks truth is 4/5, while this probability for B is 3/4. The probability that they contradict each other when asked to speak on a fact is 

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a

320

b

45

c

720

d

15

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Consider the following events:

E = A Speaks Truth, , F = B Speaks Truth

We have P(E)=45 and P(F)=34

Required probability = = P((EF¯)(E¯F))= P(EF¯)+P(E¯F)= P(E)P(F)+P(E¯)P(F)= 45×134+145×34=720

 

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The probability that A speaks truth is 4/5, while this probability for B is 3/4. The probability that they contradict each other when asked to speak on a fact is