Q24 of 43 Page 296

If P (A B) = P (A B) for any two events A and B, then

We have, P(A B) = P(A B)

By General Addition Rule,


P(A) + P (B) – P(A B) = P(A B)


P(A) + P (B) – P(A B) = P(A B) [given]


[P(A) – P(A B)] + [P(B) – P(A B)] = 0


But P(A) – P(A B) ≥ 0


and P(B) – P(A B) ≥ 0


[ P(A B) ≤ P(A) or P(B)]


P(A) – P(A B) = 0


and P(B) – P(A B) = 0


P(A) = P(A B) …(i)


and P(B) = P(A B) …(ii)


From (i) and (ii), we get


P(A) = P(B)


Hence, the correct option is (A).

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