Probability Proof: P(Ai)>0 for i=1-n, P(B)>0

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The discussion centers on the probability proof demonstrating that if P(A1|B) < P(A1) and P(Ai) > 0 for i = 1 to n, then P(Ai|B) > P(Ai) for at least one value of i. It is established that when the events Ai are disjoint and collectively exhaustive, the sum of probabilities P(Ai) equals 1, as does the sum of conditional probabilities P(Ai|B). This foundational understanding allows for the conclusion that the relationship between conditional and unconditional probabilities can yield significant insights into event behavior.

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P(Ai)>0, for i=1,2,...n. P(B)>0. Show that if P(A1lB)<P(A1), then P(AilB)>P(Ai), for at least 1 value of i.
 
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If you assume Ai are disjoint and the all Ai's fill up the sample space, then it is easy.
Sum of P(Ai)=1 and Sum P(Ai|B)=1. You should be able to do the rest.
 

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