Compute Probabilities Using the General Multiplication Rule

question 127

Multiple Choice

Compute Probabilities Using the General Multiplication Rule
-Given events C and D with probabilities P(C) = 0.3, P(D) = 0.2, and P(C and D) = 0.1, are C and D independent

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

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