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%
Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event?
(a) \frac{5}{4}
(b) 0.25
(c) \frac{1}{3}
(d) 67%
(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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