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Which of these is NOT a possible value of probability?

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  • A1.4
  • B0
  • C1
  • D0.5

Step-by-Step Solution

Probability always lies between 0 and 1 inclusive. 1.4 is greater than 1, so it is not a valid probability.
Answer: A) 1.4

Key idea: Probability — chance as a number

If all outcomes are equally likely, the probability of an event is:

P(event) = (number of outcomes favouring the event) / (total possible outcomes).

Examples on a fair die:
- P(rolling a 4) = .
- P(rolling an even number) = (favourable: 2, 4, 6).
- P(rolling a number > 6) = (impossible).
- P(rolling a number ≤ 6) = (certain).

Probability is always between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain). The probabilities of all possible outcomes sum to 1.

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