The probabilities that A and B will die within a year are and respectively, then the probability that only one of them will be alive at the end of the year is
Explanation for the correct option
Given that, the probability that A will die
the probability that B will die
The probability that only one of them will be alive
As, the events are independent, the above form can be written as:
Hence the correct option is option(B) i.e.