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Mathematics Question on Statistics and Probability

The probability that a man will live for 10 more years is 1/4 and the probability that his wife will live for 10 more years is 1/3. The probability that neither the husband nor the wife will be alive after 10 years is

A

5/12

B

1/2

C

7/12

D

11/12

Answer

1/2

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B):1/2