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A and B are mutually exclusive events. P(A) = 1/3 and P(B) = 1/2. What is the P(A or B)?

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P(A or B) = 1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6

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P(A or B) = 5/6
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When you have mutually exclusive events and what to find the probability of one or another, add the probabilities.
1/3+1/2=5/6
Final answer: 5/6
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