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What's the probability of an impossible event?

Solution:

Randomness can be measured mathematically by using probability. It is defined as the ratio of total number of favourable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes.

Probability of any sure event is always equal to 1 as the total number of favourable outcomes is equal to the total number of possible outcomes.

The probability of an impossible event is 0 because it cannot occur in any situation.

In general, probability ranges from 0 to 1.

0 implies that the event is an impossible situation and 1 represents an event to occur for sure.

Example: Getting a number 7 while rolling a die is an impossible event with 0 probability. (Since, a die has numbers ranging from 1 to 6)

Thus, the probability of an impossible event is 0.

What's the probability of an impossible event?

Summary:

The probability of an impossible event is 0.

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