If the probabilities of three independent events occurring are $p_1, p_2, p_3$,what is the probability that at least one of these events occurs?

  • A
    $p_1 + p_2 + p_3$
  • B
    $p_1 p_2 p_3$
  • C
    $(1 - p_1)(1 - p_2)(1 - p_3)$
  • D
    $1 - [(1 - p_1)(1 - p_2)(1 - p_3)]$

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