Use the General Addition Rule
-The Events $A$ And $B$ Are Mutually Exclusive

question 107

Multiple Choice

Use the General Addition Rule
-The events $A$ and $B$ are mutually exclusive. If $P ( A ) = 0.2$ and $P ( B ) = 0.6$ , what is $P ( A$ and $B )$ ?

• A) 0
• B) \(0.12\)
• C) \(0.5\)
• D) \(0.8\)

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Definitions:

Base

In mathematics, the number that is raised to a power in exponential expressions or the substance in chemistry that accepts protons or donates electrons.

Common Factors

Numbers or expressions shared as factors by two or more numbers or algebraic expressions.

Factors

Numbers or expressions that divide into another number or expression exactly, without leaving a remainder.

Nearest Hundredth

A method of rounding numbers so that they are accurate to two decimal places.