Consider Two Events That Are Mutually Exclusive, That Is, If

question 31

Multiple Choice

Consider two events that are mutually exclusive, that is, if one occurs, the other cannot occur. The probability that either one will occur is ________, and the probability that both will occur is ________.

• A) one; zero
• B) the product of their probabilities; one
• C) one; the product of their probabilities
• D) the sum of their probabilities; zero

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small organ situated beneath the liver, responsible for storing and concentrating bile.

Duodenum

The first section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, where a significant part of digestion occurs.

Bile

A digestive fluid produced by the liver, stored in the gallbladder, and secreted into the small intestine to aid in the digestion and absorption of fats.

Digestive System

The complex series of organs and glands responsible for the digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as the elimination of waste products.