The events A and B are such that P(BIA)= 0.2, P(B|A') = 0.3, P(A|B)= 0.4 and P(A) = p a) Find the value of p. b) Are A and B independent?

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The events A and B are such that P(BIA)= 0.2, P(B|A') = 0.3, P(A|B)= 0.4 and P(A) = p.
a) Find the value of p.
b) Are A and B independent?
Transcribed Image Text:The events A and B are such that P(BIA)= 0.2, P(B|A') = 0.3, P(A|B)= 0.4 and P(A) = p. a) Find the value of p. b) Are A and B independent?
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