If P(A) = 0.5, P(B) = 0.3, and P(A or B) = 0.8, then P(A and B) = (a) Are events A and B independent? (enter YES or NO) (b) Are A and B mutually exclusive? (enter YES or NO)

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Chapter12: Probability
Section12.3: Conditional Probability; Independent Events; Bayes' Theorem
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If P(A) = 0.5, P(B) = 0.3, and P(A or B) = 0.8, then P(A and B) =
(a) Are events A and B independent? (enter YES or NO)
(b) Are A and B mutually exclusive? (enter YES or NO)
Transcribed Image Text:If P(A) = 0.5, P(B) = 0.3, and P(A or B) = 0.8, then P(A and B) = (a) Are events A and B independent? (enter YES or NO) (b) Are A and B mutually exclusive? (enter YES or NO)
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