If M and N are two events, the probability that exactly one of them occurs is
Mathematics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Statistics and Probability
If M and N are two events, the probability that exactly one of them occurs is
- P (M) + P (N) – 2P (M∩N)
- P (M) + P (N) –
Answer
(A) P ( M ) + P ( N ) – 2 P ( M ∩ N )
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