SOLUTION: For events A and B,P(A)=4/13 and P(B)=1/4 . Also P(A and B)=1/15 . Are A and B independent? Explain.

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Question 417586: For events A and B,P(A)=4/13 and P(B)=1/4 . Also P(A and B)=1/15 . Are A and B independent? Explain.
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Hint: Two events A and B are independent if and only if P(A and B) = P(A)*P(B)


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