P(A) = 0.53, P(B) = 0.24, and P(A|B) = 0.24. Are events A and B independent? Justify the answer mathematically.

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.9: Independent And Dependent Events
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 Yes, because P(B) = P(A|B)

 No, because P(B) = P(A|B

Yes, because P(A) ≠ P(A|B

No, because P(A) ≠ P(A|B)

P(A) = 0.53, P(B) = 0.24, and P(A|B) = 0.24. Are events A and B independent? Justify the answer mathematically.
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