The events a and b are mutually exclusive. if p(a)=0.1 and p(b)=0.4, what is p(a or b)? asap

Given that the events A and B are mutually exclusive.

P(A) = 0.1

P(B) = 0.4

Mutually Exclusive Events: When two events are Mutually Exclusive it is impossible for them to happen together i.e

If A and B are two events then; P(A and B) = 0

then;

P(A or B) = P(A) +P(B)

By the definition of mutually exclusive events;

P(A or B) = P(A) +P(B)                     [1]

Substitute the values of P(A) = 0.1 and P(B) = 0.4 in [1] we have;

P(A or B) = P(A) +P(B) = 0.1+0.4 = 0.5

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step-by-step explanation:

55.44 inches

step-by-step explanation:

part a. assuming a perfectly linear relationship, we can find the slope from the first two data points.

slope = m = (change in rainfall)/(change in years)

= (61.80 -62.33)/(2005 -2004) = -0.53/1 = -0.53

then the point-slope form of the equation of the line can be written as

y = m(x -h) +k . . . . . m = -0.53, (h, k) = (0, 62.33)

y = -0.53x +62.33 . . . x = years after 2004

part b. in 2017, x = 2017 -2004 = 13. then the predicted rainfall is

y = -0.53·13 +62.33 = 55.44 . . inches

the predicted rainfall in 2017 is 55.44 in.