If A speaks truth in 75% cases and B speaks truth in 80% cases, then the probability that they contradict each other in a statement, is:
If A speaks truth in 75% cases and B speaks truth in 80% cases, then the probability that they contradict each other in a statement, is:
Solution
A speaks truth in 75% of cases, which is
B speaks truth in 80% of cases, which is
Therefore:
A lies in 25% of cases, which is
B lies in 20% of cases, which is
A and B contradict each other when one tells the truth and the other lies.
This can happen in two ways:
Case 1: A speaks truth and B lies
Case 2: A lies and B speaks truth
For Case 1 (A speaks truth and B lies):
P(A speaks truth and B lies) =
For Case 2 (A lies and B speaks truth):
P(A lies and B speaks truth) =
Total probability of contradiction:
P(contradiction) =
Therefore, the probability that they contradict each other is
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