Events and can be either independent or mutually exclusive.
MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Probability · Probability
Problem
Events A and B can be either independent or mutually exclusive.
(i) Explain the essential difference between independence and mutual exclusivity of two events.
(ii) Suppose P(A)=0.45 and P(B)=0.35. For each of the following statements, determine whether it is possible and justify your answer.
(a) P(A∪B)=0.80
(b) P(A∪B)=0.45