Concept explainers
To write: The general rule for disjoint and overlapping events.
Answer to Problem 22E
The formula fordisjoint events
The formula foroverlapping events
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Two events are disjoint or mutually exclusive when they have no outcomes in common. Two events are overlapping when they have one or more outcomes in common. Assume, there are three events A, Band C.
The formula for
The formula for
The last term in rule (1) explains the intersection of three events.
Conclusion:
Therefore, The formula fordisjoint events
The formula foroverlapping events
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