ICSEClass XMathematicsProbability01 Mark2025 Easy

QQuestion

Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event?

(a) \frac{5}{4}

(b) 0.25

(c) \frac{1}{3}

(d) 67%

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Answer

(a) \frac{5}{4}

Explanation:

The probability of any event always lies between 0 and 1, inclusive.

\frac{5}{4} = 1.25

Since 1.25 is greater than 1, it cannot be the probability of an event.

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