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10.05 Mutually exclusive events

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When picking a random card from a standard pack, which two of the following four events share no common outcomes?

A: picking a black card

B: picking a King

C: picking a spade

D: picking a club

A, B

A

C, D

B

A, C

C

B, D

D
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A random card is picked from a standard deck. Find the probability that the card is:

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In an experiment, a die is rolled and the number appearing on the uppermost face is noted.

Event $A$A: getting an odd number

Event $B$B: getting a multiple of $3$3

The notation $P(A\cup B)$P(AB) is suitable to describe which of the following probabilities?

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A standard six-sided die is rolled. Find the probability of rolling:

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