Suppose a person is selected at random from a large population. Label the pair o

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Suppose a person is selected at random from a large population. Label the pair of events as mutually exclusive or not mutually exclusive.

The selected person has type AB blood; the selected person is male.

Choose the correct answer below.

A. The events are mutually exclusive because if one event occurs the other event cannot occur.

B. The events are mutually exclusive because if one event occurs the probability of the second event occurring changes.

C. The events are not mutually exclusive because if one event occurs the other event can also occur.

D. The events are not mutually exclusive because if one event occurs the probability of the second event occurring changes.

Explanation / Answer

The events are not mutually exclusive because if one event occurs the other event can also occur. A male with Type AB blood is possible.

Hence,

Option C is correct.

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