When combining probabilities, to find the probability of one event OR another event, the separate probabilities should be
A) multiplied
B) divided
C) subtracted
D) added

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To find the probability of one event OR another event, you add their separate probabilities. This is because "OR" implies that either one event can occur OR the other event can occur. Therefore, we must add their probabilities to get the overall probability of one of the events occurring.

When Combining Probabilities, to Find the Probability of One Event