Let X and Y be the two possible events of an experiment where, p(X) = 0.5, (XUY) = 0.9 and p(Y) = p. (i) For what value of p are X and Y mutually exclusive ? (i) For what value of p are X and Y independent ?

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Let X and Y be the two possible events of an experiment where, p(X) = 0.5,
P(XUY) = 0.9 and p(Y) = p.
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(i) For what value of p are X and Y mutually exclusive ?
(ii) For what value of p are X and Y independent ?
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