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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 19\frac{1}{9}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 163\frac{1}{63}. Are 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 19\frac{1}{9}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 163\frac{1}{63}. Are 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)=17×19P(A) \times P(B) = \frac{1}{7} \times \frac{1}{9}
  3. Compare Product to Joint Probability: Now, calculate the product. (17)×(19)=163(\frac{1}{7}) \times (\frac{1}{9}) = \frac{1}{63}
  4. Confirm Independence: Next, compare this product to the probability of AA and BB occurring together, which is given as 163\frac{1}{63}.
  5. Conclusion: Since 163\frac{1}{63} equals 163\frac{1}{63}, the product of P(A)P(A) and P(B)P(B) is equal to P(A and B)P(A \text{ and } B).
  6. Conclusion: Since 163\frac{1}{63} equals 163\frac{1}{63}, the product of P(A)P(A) and P(B)P(B) is equal to P(A and B)P(A \text{ and } B).Therefore, events AA and BB are independent because the product of their individual probabilities equals the probability of them occurring together.

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