Mathematics
Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event ?
(i)
(ii) 2.7
(iii) 43%
(iv) -0.6
(v) -3.2
(vi) 0.35
Probability
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Answer
We know that,
0 ≤ P(Event) ≤ 1.
2.7 cannot be probability of an event as it is greater than 1.
Similarly, -0.6 and -3.2 cannot be as probability cannot be negative.
Hence, (ii), (iv) and (v) cannot be probability of an event.
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