Two events and with non-zero probabilities are statistically independent if and only if which equality holds?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C.

  1. Step 1: By definition, two events and are independent if the occurrence of one does not alter the probability of the other: .
  2. Step 2: Applying conditional probability: .
Answer
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Why not the others: and define mutually exclusive (disjoint) events; and implies impossibility.

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