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OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't know what "and" means in probability. Does it mean you add the two fractions? Here's an example of a question: What is the probability that the arrows will land on the red section and on the number 3 of the spinners?

Parth (parthkohli):

It means that you have to MULTIPLY the fractions.

Parth (parthkohli):

You add when the word 'or' is used.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!

OpenStudy (zarkon):

independence and AND you multiply Mutually exclusive and OR you add

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