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If P(A) = 0.6 and P(B) = 0.2 and A and B are mutually exclusive, what is P(A or B)?
A0.8
B0.12
C0.4
D1
✓ Correct Answer: A — 0.8
For mutually exclusive events, P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) = 0.6 + 0.2 = 0.8.
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