In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 72, the probability that event B occurs is 73, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 496. Are A and B independent events? Choices: (A) yes (B) no
Q. In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 72, the probability that event B occurs is 73, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 496. Are A and B independent events? Choices: (A) yes (B) no
Calculate individual probabilities: To check if events A and B are independent, we need to see if the probability of A and B occurring together (P(A and B)) is equal to the product of their individual probabilities (P(A)×P(B)).
Calculate product of probabilities: First, calculate the product of P(A) and P(B).P(A)×P(B)=(72)×(73)=496.
Compare probabilities: Now, compare P(A and B) with P(A)×P(B). P(A and B)=496, and we just calculated P(A)×P(B)=496.
Determine independence: Since P(A and B)=P(A)×P(B), events A and B are independent.