When applying the special rule of addition for mutually exclusive events, the joint probability is _______.
A) 1
B) .5
C) 0
D) Unknown

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The special rule of addition states that if two events are mutually exclusive, their joint probability is 0. This means that the two events cannot occur together, so the probability of them both occurring is impossible. Therefore, the answer is C.

When Applying the Special Rule of Addition for Mutually Exclusive