Determine whether the two events are disjoint for a single trial. (Hint: Conside

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Determine whether the two events are disjoint for a single trial. (Hint: Consider "disjoint" to be equivalent to "separate" or "not overlapping".) Randomly selecting anan SUVSUV from the vehiclevehicle assembly line and getting one that is free of defects. Randomly selecting anan SUVSUV from the vehiclevehicle assembly line and getting one with a dead batterydead battery.

A.

The events are disjoint. The first event is the complement of the second.

B.

The events are not disjoint. They can occur at the same time.                               

C.

The events are not disjoint. The first event is not the complement of the second.

D.

The events are disjoint. They cannot occur at the same time.

Explanation / Answer

D.
The events are disjoint. They cannot occur at the same time. [ANSWER]

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D is the definition of disjoint. In this case, an SUV cannot be free from defect but has a dead battery.

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