If two events are independent, then
A) they must be mutually exclusive.
B) the sum of their probabilities must be equal to one.
C) their intersection must be zero.
D) None of the above

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Two independent events are not necessarily mutually exclusive, their probabilities do not have to sum to one, and their intersection is not necessarily zero. Independence means the occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of the other.

If Two Events Are Independent, Then