If outcomes are ________, exactly one of the outcomes will occur and the probabilities add up to ________.
A)probabilistic; between 0 and 1
B)exhaustive and mutually exclusive; 1
C)exhaustive; 1
D)mutually exclusive; between 0 and 1

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "exhaustive and mutually exclusive" means that all possible outcomes are included and no two outcomes can occur together, which is the definition of a complete set of events. In such a case, the sum of the probabilities of all outcomes must be 1. So, option B is the correct choice.

If Outcomes Are ________, Exactly One of the Outcomes Will