The probability that Evan purchases a comic book from the bookstore (event A) is 0.67, and the probability that Glen purchases a comic book from the bookstore (event B) is 0.74. The probability that both Evan and Glen purchase a comic book is 0.2442.

Given this information, which statement is true?

Events A and B are independent because P (A|B) = P (A)

Events A and B are dependent because P (A and B) do not egual P (A) x P (B)

Events A and B are dependent because P (A|B) = P (A)

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Birdy

Mathematics

19 August, 02:07

The probability that Evan purchases a comic book from the bookstore (event A) is 0.67, and the probability that Glen purchases a comic book from the bookstore (event B) is 0.74. The probability that both Evan and Glen purchase a comic book is 0.2442.

Given this information, which statement is true?

Events A and B are independent because P (A|B) = P (A)

Events A and B are dependent because P (A and B) do not egual P (A) x P (B)

Events A and B are dependent because P (A|B) = P (A)

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Enrique Bailey · Answer 1

The question is asking to choose among the following choices that states the statement that is true about the said information and base on the given data, I would say the answer among them is Events A and B are dependent because P (A and B) do not equal P (A) x P (B). I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more