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Question
The probability of getting an ace out of a deck of cards is greater than 1.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
The probability of an event can never be greater than 1. It always remains between 0 and 1 for any event.
0 ≤ P(E) ≤ 1
∴ Maximum probability can be 1.
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