For two given events $A$ and $B$, $P\,(A \cap B) = $

  • [IIT 1988]
  • A

    Not less than $P(A) + P\,(B) - 1$

  • B

    Not greater than $P(A) + P(B)$

  • C

    Equal to $P(A) + P(B) - P(A \cup B)$

  • D

    All of the above

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