9
QuizMultiple Choice

Independent and Mutually Exclusive Events

Question 9 • Concepts in Probability and Statistics A

The probability for event A is 0.4, the probability for event B is 0.2, and the probability of events A and B is 0.1.Why are the events not independent?

Answer
A
The sum of P(A) and P(B) is greater than P(A and B).
B
The product of P(A) and P(B) is greater than P(A and B).
C
The product of P(A) and P(B) is not equal to P(A and B).
D
The sum of P(A) and P(B) is not equal to P(A and B).
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