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Below are given the probabilities A, B, C and D of an event. P(A) : 3/5​, P(B) : 1.2, P(C) : −1.2 and P(D) = 1 2/3​. Which of the above values of the probabilities is possible :

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Below are given the probabilities A, B, C and D of an event. P(A) : `3/5`​, P(B) : 1.2, P(C) : −1.2 and P(D) = `1 2/3`​. Which of the above values of the probabilities is possible:

Options

  • Event A

  • Event B

  • Event C

  • Event D

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Solution

Event A

Explanation: 

We know that,

Probability of an event cannot be negative or greater than 1.

∴ Only probability of event A is possible.

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Chapter 25: Probability - TEST YOURSELF [Page 408]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 25 Probability
TEST YOURSELF | Q 1. (e) | Page 408
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