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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 17\frac{1}{7}, the probability that event BB occurs is 27\frac{2}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 249\frac{2}{49}. \newlineAre AA and BB independent events? \newlineChoices: \newline(A) yes \newline(B) no

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Q. In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 17\frac{1}{7}, the probability that event BB occurs is 27\frac{2}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 249\frac{2}{49}. \newlineAre AA and BB independent events? \newlineChoices: \newline(A) yes \newline(B) no
  1. Check Independence Criteria: To check if events AA and BB are independent, we need to see if the probability of AA and BB occurring together (P(A and B)P(A \text{ and } B)) is equal to the product of their individual probabilities (P(A)×P(B)P(A) \times P(B)).
  2. Calculate Product of Probabilities: First, let's find the product of P(A)P(A) and P(B)P(B).P(A)×P(B)=17×27=249P(A) \times P(B) = \frac{1}{7} \times \frac{2}{7} = \frac{2}{49}.
  3. Compare Product to Joint Probability: Now, let's compare this product to the probability of AA and BB occurring together, which is given as 249\frac{2}{49}.
  4. Confirm Independence: Since P(A and B)=P(A)×P(B)P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B), the events AA and BB are independent.

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