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can someone list an actual #, ie .4 or 3/10 for A and for B that will satisfy the original premise?
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The probability that event A occurs and event B does not occur is greater than \(\frac{1}{4}\). The probability that event B occurs and event A does not occur is greater than \(\frac{1}{4}\) . The probability that neither of the events A and B occurs is greater than \(\frac{1}{8}\).


Quantity A
Quantity B
The probability that both of the events A and B occur
\( \frac{1}{4}\)


We can use a Double Matrix to show all of the probabilities (for more on this watch the video below)

So, one possible case that meets all of the conditions is as follows:
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In this case we get:
Quantity A: 0.35
Quantity B: 1/4
Quantity A is greater


Another possible case is as follows:
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In this case we get:
Quantity A: 0.22
Quantity B: 1/4
Quantity B is greater


Answer: D

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Re: The probability that event A occurs and event B does not occ [#permalink]
Thank you for your great effort! Maybe I am reading the question wrong. But A occurs and B does not occur would be .35 multiplied by .13 which is not greater than 1/4. Also, do the probabilities of occurring and not occurring have to add up to 1?
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P(A, not B) > 1/4
P(not A, B) > 1/4
P(not A, not B) > 1/8
P(A, B) < 1-1/4-1/4-1/8 --> 8/8 - 2/8 - 2/8 - 1/8 --> 3/8

P(A,B)<3/8
so P(A,B) could be greater or less than 1/4=2/8
for example, 2.5/8 (greater than 1/4=2/8) or 1/8 (less than 1/4 = 2/8)
so the answer is D
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A x B' > 1/4...........i


B x A' > 1/4.........ii

A' x B' > 1/8.........iii



From equation i


B' > 1/4A


From equation ii

A' > 1/4B


sub in equation iii



1/4B x 1/4A > 1/8


Reciprocal reverses inequality sign


16AB < 8

AB < 1/2


Some values will be greater than 1/4 but as you consider other values A becomes less than B

Answer is D.

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