Suppose we have three events A, B, and C. If P(A) > 0, P(B) > 0 and P(C) < 1, and we know that if both A and B occur, then C must occur. Show that A, B and C are not mutually independent.

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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Suppose we have three events A, B, and C. If P(A) > 0, P(B) > 0 and P(C) < 1, and
we know that if both A and B occur, then C must occur. Show that A, B and C are
not mutually independent.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose we have three events A, B, and C. If P(A) > 0, P(B) > 0 and P(C) < 1, and we know that if both A and B occur, then C must occur. Show that A, B and C are not mutually independent.
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