If Two Events Are Independent, Then

question 45

Multiple Choice

If two events are independent, then:

• A)they must be mutually exclusive
• B)the sum of their probabilities must be equal to one
• C)the probability of their intersection must be zero
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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