GATE XE (Engineering Sciences) 2012 - Question 16

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Section: Engineering Mathematics | Marks: 1

Suppose 50% of the population of a village like oranges, 70% of the population like apples, and 40% like both. If a person is picked at random who likes at least one of these fruits, what is the probability that the person likes oranges?

  • A. 1/8
  • B. 5/12
  • C. 1/2
  • D. 5/8

Answer: D. 5/8

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