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What is the probability of an impossible event?
What is the probability of an impossible event?
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The probability of an impossible event is always 0, and the probability of a certain event is always 1.
Updated On: Oct 27, 2025
- \(\frac{1}{2}\)
- 0
- 1
- more than 1
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The probability of an impossible event is always 0.
Thus, the correct answer is \( 0 \).
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