If two events A and B are mutually exclusive, what does the special rule of addition state?
A) P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)
B) P(A and B) = P(A) + P(B)
C) P(A and/or B) = P(A) + P(B)
D) P(A or B) = P(A) - P(B)

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The special rule of addition states that if two events A and B are mutually exclusive, then the probability of either event occurring is equal to the sum of their individual probabilities. This is represented by the equation P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B).

If Two Events a and B Are Mutually Exclusive, What