The probability that speaks truth is , while this probability for is . The probability that they contradict each other when asked to speak on a fact is
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
They contradict each other precisely when one tells the truth and the other does not. The chance that is truthful while is not is , and the chance that lies while is truthful is . Adding these two mutually exclusive cases gives .
JEE Main · 2004 · 24 Apr 2004 · Offline · Single correct option