If A and B are independent events with P(A) = 0.2 and P(B) = 0.6, then P(A ∪ B) =
A) 0.62.
B) 0.12.
C) 0.60.
D) 0.68.

Name: If A and B are independent events with P(A) = 0.2 and P(B) = 0.6, then P(A ∪ B) = A) 0.62. B) 0.12. C) 0.60. D) 0.68.
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Since A and B are independent events, P(A ∩ B) = P(A) × P(B) = 0.2 × 0.6 = 0.12. 
So, P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B) = 0.2 + 0.6 - 0.12 = 0.68. 
Therefore, the answer is D.

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