Which of the following is always true? a. if A and B are disjoint, then they cannot be independent b. if A and B are disjoint, P(A) + P(B) = 1 c. if P(A and B) = 0, then A and B are independent d. if A and B are independent, they must be disjoint e. if P(A and B) = P(A or B), then A and B are independent

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Which of the following is always true?

a. if A and B are disjoint, then they cannot be independent

b. if A and B are disjoint, P(A) + P(B) = 1

c. if P(A and B) = 0, then A and B are independent

d. if A and B are independent, they must be disjoint

e. if P(A and B) = P(A or B), then A and B are independent

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