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 answer
    A
    $\frac{35}{38}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{9}{10}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{4}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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