If Events a and B Are Mutually Exclusive and Collectively

question 84

Multiple Choice

If events A and B are mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive, what is the probability that
Event A occurs?

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

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