Let $X$ and $Y$ be two events such that $P(X \mid Y)=\frac{1}{2}$,$P(Y \mid X)=\frac{1}{3}$,and $P(X \cap Y)=\frac{1}{6}$. Which of the following is (are) correct?
$(A)$ $P(X \cup Y)=\frac{2}{3}$
$(B)$ $X$ and $Y$ are independent
$(C)$ $X$ and $Y$ are not independent
$(D)$ $P(X^C \cap Y)=\frac{1}{3}$

  • A
    $(AC)$
  • B
    $(AB)$
  • C
    $(AD)$
  • D
    $(BC)$

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