If events E and F are disjoint mutually exclusive and the ev
If events E and F are disjoint (mutually exclusive) and the events F and G are disjoint, must the events E and G necessarily be disjoint? Give an example to illustrate your opinion. Choose the correct answer below.
A.Yes, events E and G must be disjoint. For example, E = {0,1,2}, F = {3,4,5}, and G= {6,7,8} show that E and F are disjoint events, F and G are disjoint events, and E and G are also disjoint events.
B.No, events E and G are not necessarily disjoint. For example, E = {0,1,2}, F = {3,4,5}, and G = {2,6,7} show that E and F are disjoint events, F and G are disjoint events, and E and G are events that are not disjoint.
C.Yes, events E and G must be disjoint. For example, E = {0,1,2}, F = {3,4,5}, and G = {2,6,7} show that E and F are disjoint events, F and G are disjoint events, and E and G are also disjoint events.
D.No, events E and G are not necessarily disjoint. For example, E = {0,1,2}, F = {3,4,5}, and G = {6,7,8} show that E and F are disjoint events, F and G are disjoint events, and E and G are events that are not disjoint.
Solution
we are given that
events E and F are disjoint (mutually exclusive)
the events F and G are disjoint
There can be some common element between E and G
so, No, events E and G are not necessarily disjoint
Because
if we have
E = {0,1,2}, F = {3,4,5}, and G = {2,6,7}
It means that E and F are disjoints and F and G are also disjoints
But E and G are not disjoint because they have common element 2
so, second option is right answer
