Question

Find the probability​ p(e or​ f) if e and f are mutually​ exclusive, ​p(e)equals 0.25​, and ​p(f)equals 0.51.

Answer 1

The definition of two events being mutually exclusive (or disjoint) only means that it is not possible for the two events to occur together. Given two events, E and F, they are mutually exclusive and also mean independent.

In this case, since events E and F are mutually exclusive, therefore the probability that either E or F will occur will simply be the sum of two events.

P (E or F) = P (E) + P (F)

P (E or F) = 0.25 + 0.51

P (E or F) = 0.76

 

Therefore this means that there is a 76% probability that either E or F will occur.