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For mutually exclusive events A and B, P(A ∪ B) equals:

Answer: P(A) + P(B).

  • A P(A) × P(B)
  • B P(A) − P(B)
  • C P(A) + P(B) − 1
  • D P(A) + P(B)

Correct answer: D. P(A) + P(B)

Explanation: With no overlap to subtract, the addition rule reduces to P(A) + P(B).

Concept context

Random experiments, sample space, events, and the axiomatic approach to probability

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