In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 76, the probability that event B occurs is 71, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 496. Are A and B independent events? (A) yes (B) no
Q. In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 76, the probability that event B occurs is 71, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 496. Are A and B independent events? (A) yes (B) no
Check Independence Criteria: 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, let's find the product of P(A) and P(B).P(A)×P(B)=(76)×(71)
Compare P(A and B) with P(A)×P(B): Now, calculate the product.P(A)×P(B)=496
Events A and B are Independent: Next, compare P(A and B) with P(A)×P(B).P(A and B)=496 and P(A)×P(B)=496
Events A and B are Independent: Next, compare P(A and B) with P(A)×P(B). P(A and B)=496 and P(A)×P(B)=496. Since P(A and B) is equal to P(A)×P(B), events A and B are independent.