For mutually exclusive events A and B with P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.3, P(A∪B) is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

For mutually exclusive events A and B with P(A)=0.4, P(B)=0.3, P(A∪B) is:
A. 0.58
B. 0.7
C. 0.1
D. 0.12
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Since A and B are mutually exclusive, P(A∪B) = P(A) + P(B) = 0.7.

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