College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.7 - Page 785: 59

Answer

Add the 2 events probabilities

Work Step by Step

Mutually exclusive events cannot occur at the same time Thus you add 2 events probabilities and the resulting probability is P(A or B) = P(A)+P(B) An example would be pulling a queen or pulling a king from a deck of 52 cards, as you cannot do both at the same time. Probability of pulling a king P(A) 4/52=1/13 Probability of pulling a queen P(B) 4/52=1/13 Probability of pulling a king or queen P(A or B) = P(A)+P(B) = 1/13+1/13= 2/13
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