SOLUTION: find the probability P(E or F) if E and F are mutually exclusive, P(E) = 0.34 and P(F) = 0.45

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Question 544849: find the probability P(E or F) if E and F are mutually exclusive, P(E) = 0.34 and P(F) = 0.45
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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If they are mutually exclusive, this means that there is NO overlap. You can just add the probabilities together: .34 + .45 = .79.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida