Please help me understand this formula and how it works:-)?

The Multiplication Rule says that P(A and B) = P(A) 脳 P(B). What must be true about events A and B for this


rule to apply? Why?





A. The events must be disjoint.


B. The events must be independent.


C. The events must be mutually exclusive.


D. Two of the above


E. All of the abovePlease help me understand this formula and how it works:-)?
The events must be independent is the answer.





In fact that is the definition of independent events.Please help me understand this formula and how it works:-)?
The Multiplication Rule says that P(A and B) = P(A) 脳 P(B) where A and B are two independent events.
The events must be independent