When a die is thrown, getting a number more than 6 is
When a die is thrown, getting a number more than 6 is
A) less likely
B) equally likely
C) more likely
D) impossible
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Correct option is (D) impossible
Possible outcome when a die is thrown are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Hence, favourable outcome of event of getting a number more than 6 is n(E) = 0.
\(\therefore\) Probability of getting a number more than 6 is
\(P(E)=\frac{n(E)}{n(S)}\)
\(=\frac06=0\)
An event whose probability is 0 is known as an impossible event.
Hence, when a die is thrown, getting a number more than 6 is an impossible event.
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