Let A and B be two events such that 0 < P(A) < 1. If P(B|A) = P(B|Ac), prove mathematically (not intuitively) that events A and B are independent. Show all the steps of the mathematical proof.
Let A and B be two events such that 0 < P(A) < 1. If P(B|A) = P(B|Ac), prove mathematically (not intuitively) that events A and B are independent. Show all the steps of the mathematical proof.
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Chapter9: Counting And Probability
Section9.2: Probability
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