Question

Are G and F mutually exclusive events? Explain. G and F are mutually exclusive because if you are not a finalist, then you cannot receive a Green Card. G and F are not mutually exclusive because you could be a finalist and also win a Green Card. G and F are mutually exclusive because becoming a finalist will not allow a person to receive a Green Card. G and F are mutually exclusive because becoming a finalist and receiving a Green Card cannot occur together.

Answer 1

Answer: G and F are mutually exclusive because they cannot occur together

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the definition of mutually exclusive events,

The events which can not occur together and probability of them occurring together is 0 are known as mutually exclusive events.

The first statement gives an implication that if one happens then other happens meaning they could both still happen so it is not true.

The second statement contradict the question about being mutually exclusive events.

The third statement also is a implication that if one event occurs then other does or does not occur.

The last statement is correct one that conforms with the question and obeys the definition of mutually exclusive events.