The probability of event X is 30%. The probability of event Y is 40%. If events X and Y are mutually exclusive, what is the probability of event X or Y?

70%

12%

10%

35%

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Markus Diaz

31 July, 14:43

The probability of event X is 30%. The probability of event Y is 40%. If events X and Y are mutually exclusive, what is the probability of event X or Y?

70%

12%

10%

35%

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The answer is 12%, to find the probability of these mutually exclusive events you must multiply the probability of both events happening. Which is. 3 times. 4 which equals out to be. 12 or 12%.

The probability of event X is 30%. The probability of event Y is 40%. If events X and Y are mutually exclusive, what is the probability of event X or Y?70%12%10%35%

The probability of event X is 30%. The probability of event Y is 40%. If events X and Y are mutually exclusive, what is the probability of event X or Y?

70%

12%

10%

35%