PRC-2 · Chapter 11 · Question 13 of 60
What is the theoretical probability of an event that is physically impossible to occur?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) 0
Explanation
Probability scales strictly from 0 to 1. An event that is totally impossible has a probability of precisely 0. It cannot be negative.
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