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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 38\frac{3}{8}, the probability that event BB occurs is 47\frac{4}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 314\frac{3}{14}. \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 38\frac{3}{8}, the probability that event BB occurs is 47\frac{4}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 314\frac{3}{14}. \newlineAre AA and BB independent events? \newlineChoices: \newline(A) yes \newline(B) no
  1. Calculate Probability Product: Calculate P(A)×P(B)P(A) \times P(B) to see if it equals P(AB)P(A \cap B).\newlineP(A)=38P(A) = \frac{3}{8}, P(B)=47P(B) = \frac{4}{7}.\newlineP(A)×P(B)=(38)×(47)=1256=314P(A) \times P(B) = \left(\frac{3}{8}\right) \times \left(\frac{4}{7}\right) = \frac{12}{56} = \frac{3}{14}.
  2. Compare Probabilities: Compare P(AB)P(A \cap B) with P(A)×P(B)P(A) \times P(B).\newlineP(AB)=314P(A \cap B) = \frac{3}{14}, P(A)×P(B)=314P(A) \times P(B) = \frac{3}{14}.\newlineSince they are equal, AA and BB are independent events.

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