Determine if these numbers represent the probability of an event. Explain (a) -1

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Determine if these numbers represent the probability of an event. Explain (a) -1.5 (b) 0.0002 (e) 0 (d) 64/25 Solve these problems using the fundamental counting principal, permutation, combination or distinguishable permutation. a) 10 students have appeared in a test in which the top three (first, second and third) will get a prize. How many possible ways are there to get the prize winners? b) A restaurant offers a $12 dinner special that has 5 choices foe an appetizer, 10 choices for entries, and 4 choices for dessert. How many different meals are available if you select an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert? c) Eleven students put their names on slips of paper inside a box. Three names are going to be taken out. How many different ways can the three names be chosen? d) A realtor uses a lock box to store the keys for a house that is for sale. The access code for the lock box consists of four digits. The first digit cannot be zero and the last digit must be even. How many different codes are available?

Explanation / Answer

1. a) No it doesnt as p value should be between 0 and 1
b) Yes, it does as p value can be any value between 0 and 1
c) Yes, 0 is also poosible. There is no chance of this event happening
d) No, a value more than 1 is not possible

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