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Which number cannot represent a probability? 2/3, 0.5, 15/10, 15%, 0.7 - Algebra Mathematics 1

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Question

Which number cannot represent a probability?

Options

  • `2/3` 

  • 1.5 

  • 15%

  • 0.7

  • `15/10`

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Solution

`bb(15/10)` or 1.5

Explanation:

The probability of any event is Probability = `"Favorable outcomes"/"Total outcomes"`

We know that

0 < Favourable outcomes > Total outcomes

0 < `"Favorable outcomes"/"Total outcomes"` < 1

0 < Probability < 1

It means the probability of any event lies between 0 to 1.

Since 1.5 > 1, therefore cannot represent a probability.

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Notes

1.5 and `15/10` both options are correct; students can select the option according to their option given in the paper.

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Chapter 5: Probability - Problem Set 5 [Page 126]
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