If two events are mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive, what is the probability that both occur?
A) 1.00
B) 0
C) 0.50
D) cannot be determined from the information given

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If two events are mutually exclusive, then they cannot occur at the same time. Therefore, the probability of both occurring together is zero. If they are collectively exhaustive, then one of the events must occur. Therefore, the probability of both occurring together is zero.

If Two Events Are Mutually Exclusive and Collectively Exhaustive, What