Probabilities The Prior Probabilities for Two Events A₁ and A₂ Are

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Probabilities
The prior probabilities for two events A₁ and A₂ are P(A₁)= .30 and P(A₂)= .70.It is also known that P(A₁ and A₂)= 0.Suppose P(B / A₁)= .15 and P(B / A₂)= .05.
Are A₁ and A₂ mutually exclusive? Explain.

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