If Two Events a and B Are Mutually Exclusive, What

question 62

Multiple Choice

If two events A and B are mutually exclusive, what does the special rule of addition state?

• A) P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)
• B) P(A and B) = P(A) + P(B)
• C) P(A and/or B) = P(A) + P(B)
• D) P(A or B) = P(A) − P(B)

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