The probability for event A is 0.3, the probability for event B is 0.6, and the probability of events A or B is 0.8. Why are the events not mutually exclusive?

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The probability for event A is 0.3, the probability for event B is 0.6, and the probability of events A or B is 0.8. Why are the events not mutually exclusive?

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