If A and B represent mutually exclusive outcomes from a probability distribution, then the probability of either A or B occurring is given by.
A)p(A) × p(B)
B)p(A) + p(B)
C)p(A) − p(B)
D)p(A) ÷ p(B)

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The probability of either A or B occurring is given by the sum of their individual probabilities since they are mutually exclusive, which means they cannot occur at the same time. Therefore, the correct formula is p(A) + p(B).

If a and B Represent Mutually Exclusive Outcomes from a Probability