If P(A) = 0.8, P(B) = 0.5, and P(A U B) = 0.9, are A and B independent events? Why or why not?

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Section11.9: Independent And Dependent Events
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If P(A) = 0.8, P(B) = 0.5, and P(A U B) = 0.9, a
Why or why not?
are A and B independent events?
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