If P(A)=.3 and P(B)=.45 find… P(A or B) if A and B are 1)mutually exclusive & 2)independent.

Question

Also, I need help understanding what independent and mutually exclusive means and what that does.

Answer 1

Either-or probabilities are found by adding the individual probabilities.

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