2.83 If A and B are mutually exclusive events and P(B) > 0, show that P(A) P(A|AU B) = P(A)+ P(B)'

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If A and B are mutually exclusive events and P(B) > 0, show that
P(A)
P(A|A U B) =
P(A)+ P(B)'
Transcribed Image Text:2.83 If A and B are mutually exclusive events and P(B) > 0, show that P(A) P(A|A U B) = P(A)+ P(B)'
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Given that 

A and B are events

A and B are mutually exclusive events 

P(B)>0

Show that 

P(A/(A U B))= P(A)/(P(A)+P(B)

 

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