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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 58\frac{5}{8}, the probability that event BB occurs is 27\frac{2}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 528\frac{5}{28}. \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 58\frac{5}{8}, the probability that event BB occurs is 27\frac{2}{7}, and the probability that events AA and BB both occur is 528\frac{5}{28}. \newlineAre AA and BB independent events? \newlineChoices: \newline(A) yes \newline(B) no
  1. Calculate Probability: Calculate the probability of AA and BB occurring together if they are independent.P(A)=58P(A) = \frac{5}{8}, P(B)=27P(B) = \frac{2}{7}.P(A)×P(B)=(58)×(27)=1056=528P(A) \times P(B) = \left(\frac{5}{8}\right) \times \left(\frac{2}{7}\right) = \frac{10}{56} = \frac{5}{28}.
  2. Compare with Joint Probability: Compare the calculated probability with the given joint probability. \newlineP(AB)=528P(A \cap B) = \frac{5}{28}.\newlineSince P(A)×P(B)=P(AB)P(A) \times P(B) = P(A \cap B), events A and B are independent.
  3. State Conclusion: State the conclusion based on the comparison.\newlineSince the calculated probability matches the given joint probability, AA and BB are independent events.

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