The probability that A speaks truth is 15/23 and that of B speaking truth is 17/29. What is the probability that they agree in stating the same fact? Select: A) 182/395 B) 129/289 C) 197/353 D) 479/667 E) None of these
If both agree stating the same fact, either both of them speak truth of both speak false.   Probability = 15/23 * 17/29 + 14/23 * 16/29   = 255/667 + 224/667 = 479/667   ANSWER:479/667
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The probability that A speaks truth is 15/23 and that of B speaking truth is 17/29. What is the probability that they agree in stating the same fact?