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Determine which of the following numbers could not be probabilities, and why? Select all that apply. A. The number 5.46 could not be a probability because it is larger than 1. B. The number 0.85 could not be a probability because it is smaller than 1. C. The number $-175\%$ could not be a probability because it is negative. D. The number $125\%$ could not be a probability because it is larger than $100\%$. E. The number 0.006 could not be a probability because it is extremely small.

          Determine which of the following numbers could not be probabilities, and why?
Select all that apply.
A. The number 5.46 could not be a probability because it is larger than 1.
B. The number 0.85 could not be a probability because it is smaller than 1.
C. The number $-175\%$ could not be a probability because it is negative.
D. The number $125\%$ could not be a probability because it is larger than $100\%$.
E. The number 0.006 could not be a probability because it is extremely small.

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A probability is a numerical measure of the likelihood of an event occurring. By definition, probabilities must satisfy two conditions: 1. Probabilities must be non-negative: $P(E) \ge 0$. 2. Probabilities must be less than or equal to 1: $P(E) \le 1$. Combining Show more…

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Determine which of the following numbers could not be probabilities, and why? Select all that apply. A. The number 5.46 could not be a probability because it is larger than 1. B. The number 0.85 could not be a probability because it is smaller than 1. C. The number $-175\%$ could not be a probability because it is negative. D. The number $125\%$ could not be a probability because it is larger than $100\%$. E. The number 0.006 could not be a probability because it is extremely small.

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