Which of the Following Statements Is Correct for a Pair

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct for a pair of independent events?

• A) Pr[A and B] = Pr[A] + Pr[B]
• B) Pr[A or B] = Pr[A] + Pr[B]
• C) Pr[A and B] = Pr[A] × Pr[B]
• D) Pr[A or B] = Pr[A] × Pr[B]

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