If P(ABC) = 0.2, are A and C mutually exclusive? Explain.
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If P(ABC) = 0.2, are A and C mutually exclusive? Explain.

[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 11-06-06] [Hit: ]
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Assuming P(ABC) means P(A intersect B instersect C) (where "intersect" is an upside down U), then no.

Because if they were mutually exclusive, that would mean the probability of both A and C occuring would be 0. But the probability if A, B and C all occuring is non-zero,
=> the probability if A and C both occuring is non-zero
=> A and C are not mutually exclusive
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