Consider the sample space of 36 equally likely outcomes to the experiment in which a pair of dice is rolled. Determine
whether the events A and B are mutually exclusive.
-A: One of the numbers is five. B: The sum is greater than 11.
A) No
B) Yes

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Events A and B are mutually exclusive because if one of the numbers is five, the maximum sum that can be achieved is 11 (5+6), so the sum cannot be greater than 11.

Consider the Sample Space of 36 Equally Likely Outcomes to the Experiment