Q55 / 80 · NEST (NISER) 2025 · Mathematics
Let $X$ and $Y$ be two students who have appeared NEST. Given that
i. the probability that X qualifies NEST is $\frac{1}{10}$;
ii. the probability that X qualifies NEST given that Y qualifies NEST is $\frac{1}{2}$;
iii. the probability that Y qualifies NEST given that X qualifies NEST is $\frac{1}{4}$.
Then the probability that X does not qualify NEST given that Y does not qualify NEST is
- Correct answerA$\frac{35}{38}$
- B$\frac{1}{2}$
- C$\frac{9}{10}$
- D$\frac{3}{4}$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.