We have,
P(A)=23,P(B)=12 and P(A∪B)=56
∴ P(A ∪ B)= P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∪ B)
⇒P(A ∪ B) =\frac{2}{3}+\frac{1}{2}-\frac{5}{6}=\frac{1}{3}
Clearly, P(AB) = P(A)P(B)
Hence, A and B are independent events.
Since independent events are never mutually exclusive.
So, option (c) is correct. |