When we want to calculate the probability of the joint occurrence of two or more independent events, we invoke
A) the multiplicative rule.
B) the additive rule.
C) the sum of independent probabilities.
D) Bernoulli's rule.

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The multiplicative rule applies when we want to calculate the probability of the joint occurrence of two or more independent events. It states that the probability of the joint occurrence of two or more independent events is equal to the product of their individual probabilities.

When We Want to Calculate the Probability of the Joint