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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 59\frac{5}{9}, the probability that event BB occurs is 89\frac{8}{9}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 4081\frac{40}{81}. \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 59\frac{5}{9}, the probability that event BB occurs is 89\frac{8}{9}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 4081\frac{40}{81}. \newlineAre 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, calculate the product of P(A)P(A) and P(B)P(B). \newlineP(A)×P(B)=(59)×(89)P(A) \times P(B) = \left(\frac{5}{9}\right) \times \left(\frac{8}{9}\right)
  3. Multiply Probabilities: Now, do the multiplication.\newline(59)×(89)=4081(\frac{5}{9}) \times (\frac{8}{9}) = \frac{40}{81}
  4. Compare with Given Probability: Next, compare this result with the given probability of AA and BB both occurring, which is 4081\frac{40}{81}.
  5. Events Independence Conclusion: Since P(A and B)=P(A)×P(B)P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B), the events AA and BB are independent.

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