Consider the Following Sample Space, S, and Several Events Defined

question 48

Multiple Choice

Consider the following sample space, S, and several events defined on it. S = {Albert, Betty, Abel, Jack, Patty, Meagan}, and the events are: F = {Betty, Patty, Meagan}, H = {Abel, Meagan}, and P = {Betty, Abel}. F or H is ___.

• A) {Meagan}
• B) {Betty, Abel, Patty, Meagan}
• C) empty, since F and H are complements
• D) empty, since F and H are independent
• E) empty, since F and H are mutually exclusive

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