Let P(E)=x and P(F)=y.
Since E and F are given to be independent events, the events E and F′, E′ and F, as well as E′ and F′ are also independent.
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Probability that exactly one event occurs:
P(exactly one)=P(E∩F′)+P(E′∩F)
Since E and F are independent:
P(exactly one)=P(E)P(F′)+P(E′)P(F)
x(1−y)+y(1−x)=2511
x+y−2xy=2511— (Equation 1)
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Probability that none of the events occur:
P(none)=P(E′∩F′)=P(E′)P(F′)
(1−x)(1−y)=252
1−(x+y)+xy=252
x+y−xy=1−252=2523— (Equation 2)
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Solving for x+y and xy:
Subtracting Equation (1) from Equation (2):
(x+y−xy)−(x+y−2xy)=2523−2511
xy=2512
Substitute xy=2512 into Equation (2):
x+y−2512=2523
x+y=2535=57
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Finding x and y:
x and y are the roots of the quadratic equation:
t2−(x+y)t+xy=0
t2−57t+2512=0
Multiply the entire equation by 25:
25t2−35t+12=0
(5t−4)(5t−3)=0
t=54ort=53
Thus, the possible values for P(E) and P(F) are:
- Case 1: P(E)=54 and P(F)=53
- Case 2: P(E)=53 and P(F)=54
Therefore, the correct options are (A) and (D).