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Hey everyone. Question! If the probability of A is .3 and the probability of B is .8, can A and. B be mutually exclusive? This is confusing me!
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They can be mutually exclusive if $\displaystyle P(A\cup B) = P(A)+P(B)$
In your case I don't like the chances!
In your case I don't like the chances!
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