The Multiplication Rule says that P(A and B)= P(A)× P(B).What must be true about events A and B for this rule to apply?
A)The events must be disjoint.
B)The events must be independent.
C)The events must be mutually exclusive.
D)Two of the above

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The Multiplication Rule only applies when events A and B are independent, meaning that the occurrence of one event does not affect the occurrence of the other event. This is because the probability of A and B occurring together can be calculated by multiplying the individual probabilities of A and B, only when they are independent.

The Multiplication Rule Says That P(A and B)= P(A)× P(B)