If X and Y Are Mutually Exclusive Events, Then If

question 34

Multiple Choice

If X and Y are mutually exclusive events, then if X occurs _______.

• A)Y must also occur
• B)Y cannot occur
• C)X and Y are independent
• D)X and Y are complements
• E)A and Y are collectively exhaustive

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