If $P\,(A) = 0.4,\,\,P\,(B) = x,\,\,P\,(A \cup B) = 0.7$ and the events $A$ and $B$ are mutually exclusive, then $x = $

  • A

    $\frac{3}{{10}}$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{2}$

  • C

    $\frac{2}{5}$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{5}$

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