Two probabilities may be multiplied when we are asked
A) an "or" question and the events are independent.
B) an "or" question and the events are mutually exclusive.
C) an "and" question and the events are independent.
D) an "and" question and the events are mutually exclusive.

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When we are asked an "and" question and the events are independent, we can multiply the probabilities of each event occurring to find the probability of both events occurring together. This is because the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of the other.

Two Probabilities May Be Multiplied When We Are Asked