If Two Events Are Collectively Exhaustive, What Is the Probability

question 128

Multiple Choice

If two events are collectively exhaustive, what is the probability that both occur at the same time?

• A) 1.00
• B) 0
• C) 0.50
• D) cannot be determined from the information given

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Definitions:

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