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Let E1,E2,E3 be three mutually exclusive events such that PE1=2+3p6,PE2=2-p8 and PE3=1-p2. If the maximum and minimum values of p are p1 and p2 then p1+p2 is equal to:
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Options:
  • A 23
  • B 53
  • C 54
  • D 1
Solution:
1189 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 53

We know that,

0PEi1for i=1,2,3

0PE11

02+3P61

P-23,43 ........i

Now for 0PE21

02-P81

P-6,2........ii

Now for 0PE31

01-P21

P-1,1.......iii

Also, E1 and E2 and E3 are mutually exclusive

PE1+PE2+PE31

01312-P81

P23,263...........iv

Now taking intersection of all we get,

23P1

So maximum value p1=1 and minimum value p2=23

So, p1+p2=53

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