PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 16 of 60
In basic probability theory, if two events A and B are considered 'mutually exclusive', what is the mathematical probability of them both occurring at exactly the same time?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Exactly 0
Explanation
Events are mutually exclusive if they cannot happen simultaneously. Therefore, the probability of both occurring together, P(A ∩ B), is zero.
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