Event A occurs with probability 0.2. Event B occurs with probability 0.3. Event C occurs with probability 0.4. If A,B, and C are disjoint, then: A) P(A or B or C) = 0.9. B) P(A or C) = 0.6. C) P(A or B) = 0.5. D) All of the answer options are correct.

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Event A occurs with probability 0.2. Event B occurs with probability 0.3. Event C occurs with probability 0.4. If A,B, and C are disjoint, then:

A) P(A or B or C) = 0.9.
B) P(A or C) = 0.6.
C) P(A or B) = 0.5.
D) All of the answer options are correct.
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