Answer: Choice C
Explanation:
We're given that
- P(A) = 0.53
- P(B) = 0.17
- P(A and B) = 0.901
Note that P(A)*P(B) = 0.53*0.17 = 0.0901 which is somewhat similar to 0.901 but not entirely the same. We have an extra zero between the decimal point and the nine. So this indicates that [tex]P(A)*P(B) \ne P(\text{A and B})[/tex]. Therefore, events A and B are not independent. We consider them dependent.
