The probabilities of $A$ and $B$ dying in a year are $p$ and $q$ respectively. What is the probability that only one of them will be alive at the end of the year?

  • A
    $p + q$
  • B
    $p + q - pq$
  • C
    $p + q + pq$
  • D
    $p + q - 2pq$

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