Question

Determine if the following events are disjoint or not disjoint.

a. Select a​ person: They are taking a college course.

     Select a​ person: They are under 30 years of age.

Disjoint​ (Mutually Exclusive)

Not Disjoint​ (Not Mutually​ Exclusive)

b. Select a​ person: They have received a speeding ticket.

     Select a​ person: They are under age of 10 years of age.

Disjoint​ (Mutually Exclusive)

Not Disjoint​ (Not Mutually​ Exclusive)

c. Select a​ student: They are female.

     Select a​ student: They are majoring in business.

Disjoint​ (Mutually Exclusive)

Not Disjoint​ (Not Mutually​ Exclusive)

Answer 1

a) Select a​ person: They are taking a college course.

Select a​ person: They are under 30 years of age.

These two events are not Disjoint​ (Not Mutually​ Exclusive)

b) Select a​ person: They have received a speeding ticket.

Select a​ person: They are under age of 10 years of age.

These two events are : Disjoint​ (Mutually Exclusive)

c) Select a​ student: They are female.

Select a​ student: They are majoring in business.

These two events are not Disjoint​ (Not Mutually​ Exclusive)