Problem

A probability experiment is conducted in which the sample space of the experiment is $S=\{4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15\}$. Let event $E=\{5,6,7,8,9,10\}$ and event $F=\{9,10,11,12\}$. List the outcomes in $E$ and F. Are $\mathrm{E}$ and $\mathrm{F}$ mutually exclusive?

List the outcomes in E and F. Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
A. (Use a comma to separate answers as needed.)
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\(\boxed{\text{The outcomes in E are } \{5,6,7,8,9,10\} \text{ and the outcomes in F are } \{9,10,11,12\}. \text{ E and F are not mutually exclusive.}}\)

Steps

Step 1 :Define the events E and F as E = {5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10} and F = {9, 10, 11, 12}.

Step 2 :Find the intersection of E and F, which is {9, 10}.

Step 3 :Since the intersection of E and F is not empty, E and F are not mutually exclusive.

Step 4 :\(\boxed{\text{The outcomes in E are } \{5,6,7,8,9,10\} \text{ and the outcomes in F are } \{9,10,11,12\}. \text{ E and F are not mutually exclusive.}}\)

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