The Probability That Two Mutually Exclusive Events Will Occur Is

Question

The probability that two mutually exclusive events will occur is calculated by ________.
A) multiplying the probability of each individual event
B) adding the probability of each individual event
C) adding the probability of each individual event and subtracting 1
D) adding the probability of each individual event and multiplying by 2

Accepted Answer

The probability of mutually exclusive events occurring is calculated by adding the probability of each individual event since they cannot occur simultaneously. Multiplying the probabilities of each individual event would give the probability of both events occurring together, which is not possible in the case of mutually exclusive events. The other options are also incorrect.