If X and Y are mutually exclusive, then ___.
A)the probability of the union is zero
B)P(X)= 1 - P(Y)
C)the probability of the intersection is zero
D)the probability of the union is one
E)P(Y)= P(X)

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If X and Y are mutually exclusive, it means that they cannot occur at the same time. Therefore, the probability of the intersection (both X and Y happening) is zero.

If X and Y Are Mutually Exclusive, Then ___