Question 59
EasyOriginal questionRead the two statements and choose the correct option.
I. for any two events and .
II. for any event .
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
I is false: in general must be subtracted; the plain sum holds only for mutually exclusive events.
II is true: and are mutually exclusive and exhaustive, so .
- Concept
- The addition and complement rules
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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