[Math] Conditional Probability using Venn Diagrams

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In class we have been told (for now) to use Venn diagrams to solve probability questions, we were also set this question for homework. Instead of answers, a tip, or a nudge in the right direction would be help me the most.

Two events $A$ and $B$ are such that $P(A) = \frac{1}{3}$ and $P(B) = \frac{1}{2}$. Calculate $P(A'\cap B)$ when:

i) $P(A \cap B) = \frac{1}{8}$.

ii) $A$ and $B$ are mutually exclusive

iii) $A$ is a subset of $B$

Here's my working for part i)

$P(A'\cap B) = P(B) – P(A\cap B)$

$\therefore P(A'\cap B) = \frac{3}{8}$

Part 2, and three are more elusive, though. I know mutually exclsuive means they can't both happen at the same time. Does this mean it's $\frac{2}{3}$, or $\frac{1}{2}$?

Best Answer

It is the probability of the intersection of $A'$ and $B$, so it cannot be bigger than $P(B)$

In fact for (ii) it is $\frac12$

For (iii): $A \subset B \implies A \cap B = A$

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