If P(A∩B) = P(A)P(B), then events A and B are: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If P(A∩B) = P(A)P(B), then events A and B are:
A. Mutually exclusive
B. Independent
C. Equally likely
D. Exhaustive
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
That is the defining condition for statistical independence.

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