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G and H are mutually exclusive events. • P(G) = 0.5 • P(H) = 0.2

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Answer:


P(G\ or\ H) = 0.7

Explanation:

Given


P(G) = 0.5


P(H) = 0.2

Required [Missing from the question]


P(G\ or\ H)

Because the events are mutually exclusive, we use:


P(G\ or\ H) = P(G) + P(H)

So, we have:


P(G\ or\ H) = 0.5 + 0.2


P(G\ or\ H) = 0.7

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