Compute Probabilities Using the General Multiplication Rule

question 178

Multiple Choice

Compute Probabilities Using the General Multiplication Rule
-Given events A and B with probabilities P(A) = 0.5, P(B) = 0.4, and P(A and B) = 0.2, are A and B independent

• A) yes
• B) no
• C) cannot be determined

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