When applying the special rule of addition for mutually exclusive events,the joint probability is ________.
A)1
B)0.5
C)0
D)unknown

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The special rule of addition for mutually exclusive events states that if two events are mutually exclusive, then the probability of either event occurring is the sum of their individual probabilities. Since mutually exclusive events cannot occur at the same time, their joint probability is always zero. Therefore, the answer is C, 0.

When Applying the Special Rule of Addition for Mutually Exclusive