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For events A and B, P(A) = 4/3 and P(B) = 1/4. Also, P(A and B) = 1/5. Are A and B independent? Explain.
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For events A and B, P(A) = 4/3 and P(B) = 1/4. Also, P(A and B) = 1/5. Are A and B independent? Explain.
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For events A and B, P(A) = 4/3 and P(B) = 1/4. Also, P(A and B) = 1/5. Are A and B independent? Explain. Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! P(A|B)=P(A and B)/P(B)= 1/5 / 1/4 = 4/5
P(A|B)<> P(A) so it is not independent.
If it were independent the probability of event A would be the same regardless of whether event B has occurred.
4/5<>4/3
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Ed
