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Two event A\displaystyle A and B\displaystyle B are such that they do not occurs simultaneously then they are called events

Options

AMutually exhaustive
BMutually exclusive
CMutually dependent
DEqually likely
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Correct Answer

Option bMutually exclusive

All Options:

  • AMutually exhaustive
  • BMutually exclusive
  • CMutually dependent
  • DEqually likely

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

**Events That Do Not Occur Simultaneously** When two events A\displaystyle A and B\displaystyle B cannot occur at the same time, i.e., AB=\displaystyle A \cap B = \emptyset, they are called **mutually exclusive** events. - **Mutually exclusive**: P(AB)=0\displaystyle P(A \cap B) = 0 — the occurrence of one event excludes the occurrence of the other. - **Mutually exhaustive**: AB=S\displaystyle A \cup B = S — at least one of them must occur. - **Equally likely**: Each event has the same probability. - **Mutually dependent**: The occurrence of one affects the probability of the other. The definition of mutually exclusive events exactly matches: "they do not occur simultaneously." Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Probability

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

5-7 Marks

Key Topics

Probability Operations, Expected Value

A logic-heavy chapter dealing with random experiments, events (mutually exclusive, exhaustive), set theory probability, conditional probability, and Bayes' Theorem. It forms the basis for Theoretical Distributions.

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Exam Strategy Tip

Always draw a quick Venn Diagram or tree when faced with 'At least one' or 'Only A but not B' wording. It saves you from double-counting.

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