Event A has a probability of 0.5 and Event B has a probability of 0.4. If A and B are mutually exclusive (disjoint) events, what is the probability that either A or B (or both) occur(s)? A. 0.1 B. 0.3 C. 0.4 D. 0.7 E. 0.9
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