In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 75, the probability that event B occurs is 43, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 2815. Are A and B independent events? Choices: (A) yes (B) no
Q. In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 75, the probability that event B occurs is 43, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 2815. Are A and B independent events? Choices: (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, calculate the product of P(A) and P(B). P(A)×P(B)=(75)×(43)
Perform Multiplication: Now, do the multiplication.(75)×(43)=2815
Compare Probabilities: Compare P(A and B) with P(A)×P(B).Since P(A and B)=2815 and P(A)×P(B)=2815, they are equal.
Determine Independence: Since P(A and B) is equal to P(A)×P(B), events A and B are independent.