If the probability that a student passes Mathematics is 0.7, passes English is 0.6, and passes both is 0.4, what is the probability that the student passes at least one subject? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the probability that a student passes Mathematics is 0.7, passes English is 0.6, and passes both is 0.4, what is the probability that the student passes at least one subject?
A. 0.9
B. 1.0
C. 0.7
D. 0.8
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
P(Math ∪ English) = P(Math) + P(English) - P(both) = 0.7 + 0.6 - 0.4 = 0.9. This uses the addition theorem to avoid double-counting students who pass both.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Statistics Questions

Question #1
Assertion (A): Harmonic mean is greater than geometric mean for positive numbers. Reason (R): For positive numbers, AM ≥ GM ≥ HM.
A. A is false, R is true
B. Both A and R true, but R is not correct explanation
C. Both A and R true, and R is correct explanation
D. A is true, R is false

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The correct inequality is AM ≥ GM ≥ HM, so HM ≤ GM, thus HM is not greater. So assertion false, reason true.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #2
The harmonic mean of 2 and 6 is:
A. 2.4
B. 4
C. 3.6
D. 3

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
HM = 2 / (1/2 + 1/6) = 2 / (4/6) = 3.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics
Question #3
Which of the following is a principle of good questionnaire design?
A. Use jargon to show expertise
B. Include as many open-ended questions as possible
C. Ask sensitive questions at the beginning
D. Maintain a logical sequence of questions

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Logical flow helps respondents understand and answer accurately.

This question belongs to: Accountancy and Statistics Statistics