Suppose that a part is randomly selected from a set of parts {S1, M1, L1, S2, M2, L2} which represents small, medium and large parts (S,M,L) from two companies 1, 2. Consider the events: A = {the part is S or M} = {S1, M1, S2, M2} B = {the part is M or L} = {M1, L1, M2, L2} Describe whether or not these events are independent.

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Suppose that a part is randomly selected from a set of parts {S1, M1, L1, S2, M2, L2}

which represents small, medium and large parts (S,M,L) from two companies 1, 2.

Consider the events:

A = {the part is S or M} = {S1, M1, S2, M2}

B = {the part is M or L} = {M1, L1, M2, L2}

 

Describe whether or not these events are independent.

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