Decide if the events are mutually exclusive.
Roll a die: get a prime number (2, 3, 5), or get an even number.
A)Not mutually exclusive
B)Mutually exclusive

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The events are not mutually exclusive because the number 2 is both a prime number and an even number, so it is possible to roll a 2 and satisfy both conditions. Therefore, the best choice would be to roll the die and hope to get a 2, 3, 5, or an even number. Getting a prime number and getting an even number are not mutually exclusive since the number 2 satisfies both criteria. Therefore, the best choice is A.

Decide If the Events Are Mutually Exclusive