Problem

A probability experiment is conducted in which the sample space of the experiment is $\mathrm{S}=\{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12\}$. Let event $E=\{2,3,4,5,6,7\}$ and event $F=\{6,7,8,9\}$. List the outcomes in $E$ and $\mathrm{F}$. 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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\(\boxed{\text{The outcomes in E are } \{2,3,4,5,6,7\} \text{ and the outcomes in F are } \{6,7,8,9\}. \text{ The events E and F are not mutually exclusive.}}\)

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Step 1 :The outcomes in event E are \{2,3,4,5,6,7\}.

Step 2 :The outcomes in event F are \{6,7,8,9\}.

Step 3 :Two events are mutually exclusive if they cannot both occur at the same time, that is, the intersection of the events is empty.

Step 4 :In this case, the events E and F both include the outcomes 6 and 7, so they are not mutually exclusive.

Step 5 :\(\boxed{\text{The outcomes in E are } \{2,3,4,5,6,7\} \text{ and the outcomes in F are } \{6,7,8,9\}. \text{ The events E and F are not mutually exclusive.}}\)

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