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In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 49\frac{4}{9} and the probability that event BB occurs is 17\frac{1}{7}. If AA and BB are independent events, what is the probability that AA and BB both occur? Simplify any fractions.

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Q. In an experiment, the probability that event AA occurs is 49\frac{4}{9} and the probability that event BB occurs is 17\frac{1}{7}. If AA and BB are independent events, what is the probability that AA and BB both occur? Simplify any fractions.
  1. Given Probabilities: P(A)P(A) is 49\frac{4}{9} and P(B)P(B) is 17\frac{1}{7}. Since AA and BB are independent, P(A and B)=P(A)×P(B)P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B).
  2. Multiplying Probabilities: Now, let's multiply the probabilities: 49×17.\frac{4}{9} \times \frac{1}{7}.
  3. Calculation: Doing the multiplication: 49×17=463\frac{4}{9} \times \frac{1}{7} = \frac{4}{63}.
  4. Final Result: No need to simplify, 463\frac{4}{63} is already in simplest form.

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