In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 98, the probability that event B occurs is 74, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 6332. Are A and B independent events?Choices:(A)yes(B)no
Q. In an experiment, the probability that event A occurs is 98, the probability that event B occurs is 74, and the probability that events A and B both occur is 6332. 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)=(98)×(74)
Perform Multiplication: Now, do the multiplication.(98)×(74)=6332
Compare Product with P(A and B): Compare the product of P(A) and P(B) with P(A and B). Since P(A and B) is also 6332, the product of P(A) and P(B) is equal to P(A and B).
Confirm Independence of Events: Since P(A)×P(B)=P(A and B), events A and B are independent.