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Published on: August 13, 2026
Let p denotes the probability that a managed x years will die in a year. The probability that out of n men 
each aged x , 
will die in a year and will be the first to die, is
A
B
C
D
None of these
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Let E i denotes the event that A i dies in a year.
Then 
and for i = 1, 2, …. n
P (none of 
dies in a year)
,
because 
are independent.
Let E denote the event that at least one of dies in a year.
Then 
Let F denote the event that 
is the first to die.
Then 
. Also, 
.
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