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Which of the following cannot be the probability of an event : (A) `2/3` (B) `–1.5` (C) `15%` (D) `0.7`

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To determine which of the given options cannot be the probability of an event, we need to understand the fundamental properties of probability. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Range of Probability**: Probability values must lie between 0 and 1, inclusive. This means that: - The minimum probability is 0 (impossible event). - The maximum probability is 1 (certain event). 2. **Evaluate Each Option**: - **Option (A): `2/3`** - Convert `2/3` to decimal: \[ 2/3 \approx 0.6667 \] - This value lies between 0 and 1, so it is a valid probability. - **Option (B): `–1.5`** - This value is negative and clearly less than 0. - Since probabilities cannot be negative, this cannot be a probability of an event. - **Option (C): `15%`** - Convert `15%` to decimal: \[ 15\% = \frac{15}{100} = 0.15 \] - This value lies between 0 and 1, so it is a valid probability. - **Option (D): `0.7`** - This value is already in decimal form and lies between 0 and 1, so it is a valid probability. 3. **Conclusion**: - The only option that does not lie within the range of valid probabilities (0 to 1) is **Option (B): `–1.5`**. ### Final Answer: The probability that cannot be an event is **(B) –1.5**. ---
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