Is this true in probability? P(AUB)' = (P(A) + P(B)) '

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The discussion revolves around a probability question regarding the relationship between the complement of the union of two events and the complements of the individual events. The original poster presents a specific scenario with given probabilities and seeks to verify a formula related to these probabilities.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the formula for the union of two events and calculate probabilities based on given values. Some participants question the validity of the formula under certain conditions, while others inquire about manipulating the expression when events occur simultaneously.

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The discussion includes attempts to clarify the formula's application and explore different scenarios regarding the occurrence of events. Some guidance has been offered regarding the general form of the probability of the union of two events.

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Participants are considering specific values for probabilities and the implications of events occurring simultaneously. There is an indication of confusion regarding the calculations and the resulting probabilities.

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Please help me with Probability

is this true in probability? P(AUB)' = (P(A) + P(B)) '

The question is
a) Assume that P(A) = 0.4 P(AnB)=0.1 P(A'nB')=0.2
P(B) = ?
what i did is:
P(AUB)= P(A)+P(B)- P(AnB)
P(AUB)= 0.4 + P(B)-0.1
P(A'nB')= 0.2 = P(AUB)' :confused: = 0.2 = 1 - (0.4 + P(B)-0.1)
P(B)= -0.5

NVM I GOT IT MYSELF
 
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Only if A and B don't occur at the same time (simultaneously)

marlon
 
what is the formula to manipulate such an expression if they occur at the same time?
 
huan.conchito said:
is this true in probability? P(AUB)' = (P(A) + P(B)) '
Here is the general form:
P{A ∪ B} = P{A} + P{B} - P{A ∩ B}


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