5. A B Suppose that P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5 and P(AUB) = 0.42. Are A and B independen Yes, A and B are independent. No, A and B are not independent.

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Suppose that P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5 and P(AUB) = 0.42. Are A and B independent?
Yes, A and B are independent.
No, A and B are not independent.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A B Suppose that P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.5 and P(AUB) = 0.42. Are A and B independent? Yes, A and B are independent. No, A and B are not independent.
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