Let A and B be events with P (A)=0.4, P (B)=0.6, and P (A or B)=0.7. (a) Compute P (A and B). (b) Are A and B mutually exclusive? Explain. (c) Are A and B independent? Explain.

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Let A and B be events with P (A)=0.4, P (B)=0.6, and P (A or B) = 0.7.
(a) Compute P (A and B).
(b) Are A and B mutually exclusive? Explain.
(c) Are A and B independent? Explain.
Transcribed Image Text:Let A and B be events with P (A)=0.4, P (B)=0.6, and P (A or B) = 0.7. (a) Compute P (A and B). (b) Are A and B mutually exclusive? Explain. (c) Are A and B independent? Explain.
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