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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 15\frac{1}{5}, the probability that event BB occurs is 17\frac{1}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 135\frac{1}{35}. \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 15\frac{1}{5}, the probability that event BB occurs is 17\frac{1}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 135\frac{1}{35}. \newlineAre AA and BB independent events? \newlineChoices: \newline(A) yes \newline(B) no
  1. Check for Independence: 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 Individual Probabilities: Calculate P(A)×P(B)P(A) \times P(B): (15)×(17)=135(\frac{1}{5}) \times (\frac{1}{7}) = \frac{1}{35}.
  3. Compare Probabilities: Compare P(A and B)P(A \text{ and } B) with P(A)×P(B)P(A) \times P(B): Since P(A and B)P(A \text{ and } B) is 135\frac{1}{35} and P(A)×P(B)P(A) \times P(B) is also 135\frac{1}{35}, they are equal.
  4. Confirm Independence: Since P(A and B)=P(A)×P(B)P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B), events AA and BB are independent.

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