Mutually Exclusive Events

Events that cannot occur at the same time

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If two events, A and B, are mutually exclusive, then the probability that either A or B occurs is the sum of their probabilities. How to write in symbols?

Which of the following are mutually exclusive events when a card is drawn at random from a standard deck of 52 cards?

If a coin is tossed once, what is the probability that the coin shows either head or tail?

If a die is rolled once, what is the probability of obtaining an even number or a number greater than 4?

Determine if each pair of events are mutually exclusive: getting a grade of 90 in Math’ and getting ‘a grade of 90 in English

If there is 40% chance that Jericho will buy a tablet, 70% chance that he will buy a cellphone, and 28% chance that he will buy a tablet and a cellphone, what is the probability that he will buy a tablet or a cellphone?

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Other term for Mutually Exclusive Events

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By answering Y for yes and N for No
Determine if each pair of events are mutually exclusive: drawing ‘a jack’ and ‘a club’ from a standard deck of cards

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By answering Y for yes and N for No
Determine if each pair of events are mutually exclusive: picking ‘a blue ball’ and ‘a red ball’ in a basket

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