Regarding probability, which of the following is correct?
A)When events A and B are mutually exclusive, then P(A∩B) = P(A) + P(B).
B)The union of events A and B consists of all outcomes in the sample space that are contained in both event A and event B.
C)When two events A and B are independent, the joint probability of the events can be found by multiplying the probabilities of the individual events.
D)The probability of the union of two events can exceed one.

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This statement is one of the fundamental principles of probability, known as the multiplication rule. If two events are independent, then the occurrence of one has no effect on the occurrence of the other, and the joint probability is simply the product of the individual probabilities.

Regarding Probability, Which of the Following Is Correct