If the events A and B are independent, P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5, then P(A'∩B') is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If the events A and B are independent, P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5, then P(A'∩B') is:

A. 0.9

B. 0.3

C. 0.5

D. 0.2

Answer: Option B

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P(A')=0.6, P(B')=0.5, independence gives 0.6×0.5=0.3.

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