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Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event :
(i) `(3)/(5)` (ii) `2.7` (iii) `43%` (iv) `-0.6`
(v) `-3.2` (vi) `0.35?`

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To determine which of the given options cannot be the probability of an event, we need to remember the fundamental property of probabilities: 1. The probability of an event must be a number between 0 and 1, inclusive. This means: - The minimum value of probability is 0. - The maximum value of probability is 1. - Any value less than 0 or greater than 1 cannot be a probability. Now, let's analyze each option step by step: ### Step 1: Analyze each option **Option (i): \( \frac{3}{5} \)** - Calculate \( \frac{3}{5} = 0.6 \) - Since \( 0.6 \) is between 0 and 1, this can be a probability. **Option (ii): \( 2.7 \)** - \( 2.7 \) is greater than 1. - Therefore, this cannot be a probability. **Option (iii): \( 43\% \)** - Convert \( 43\% \) to a decimal: \( 43\% = \frac{43}{100} = 0.43 \) - Since \( 0.43 \) is between 0 and 1, this can be a probability. **Option (iv): \( -0.6 \)** - \( -0.6 \) is less than 0. - Therefore, this cannot be a probability. **Option (v): \( -3.2 \)** - \( -3.2 \) is also less than 0. - Therefore, this cannot be a probability. **Option (vi): \( 0.35 \)** - \( 0.35 \) is between 0 and 1. - Therefore, this can be a probability. ### Step 2: Summarize the results From the analysis: - Options that **can be probabilities**: \( \frac{3}{5}, 43\%, 0.35 \) - Options that **cannot be probabilities**: \( 2.7, -0.6, -3.2 \) ### Final Answer The options that cannot be the probability of an event are: - \( 2.7 \) - \( -0.6 \) - \( -3.2 \)
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