Determine whether the events are mutually exclusive.
-Based on meteorological records, the probability that it will snow in a certain town on January 1st is 0.206. Find the probability that in a given year it will not snow on January 1st in that town.
A)0.794
B)4.854
C)0.259
D)1.206

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The events "it will snow" and "it will not snow" are mutually exclusive because they cannot happen at the same time. The probability that it will not snow is 1 - 0.206 = 0.794.

Determine Whether the Events Are Mutually Exclusive