59. The odds against A speaking the truth are 4: 6 while the odds in favour of B speaking the truth are 7: 3. (i) What is the probability that A and B contradict each other in stating the sai re fact ? (ii) If A and B agree on a statement, what is the probability that this statement is true ?

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59. The odds against A speaking the truth are 4: 6 while the
odds in favour of B speaking the truth are 7:
(i) What is the probability that A and B contradict each other in stating the
sai re fact ?
(ii) If A and B agree on a statement, what is the probability that this
statement is true ?
Transcribed Image Text:59. The odds against A speaking the truth are 4: 6 while the odds in favour of B speaking the truth are 7: (i) What is the probability that A and B contradict each other in stating the sai re fact ? (ii) If A and B agree on a statement, what is the probability that this statement is true ?
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