Probability · Class 10 · CBSE Mathematics
Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event?
Practice question from Probability (Class 10 · CBSE Mathematics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-4A1680
Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event?
- A.2/3
- B.-1.5Correct answer
- C.15%
- D.0.7
Solution
The probability of an event always lies between 0 and 1 inclusive (). Since -1.5 is less than 0, it cannot represent a probability.
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