SOLUTION: Suppose S and T are mutually exclusive events. Find P(S or T) if P(S)=1/3 and P(T)=5/12.

Question 450020: Suppose S and T are mutually exclusive events. Find P(S or T) if P(S)=1/3 and P(T)=5/12.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Suppose S and T are mutually exclusive events.
Find P(S or T) if P(S)=1/3 and P(T)=5/12.
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P(S or T) = P(S)+P(T) = (1/3) + (5/12)
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= (4/12) + (5/12)
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= (9/12)
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= 3/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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