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Select the statement that does not correctly use probability to describe anevent.

Select the statement that does not correctly use probability to describe anevent.-example-1

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The probability of an event is always less than 1 and they cannot be negative

A) The probability of adopting a broen puppy is -0.25

Here probability is negative, which is not possibel

So, The statement doesnot correctly use the probability:

B) The probbaility of having spaghet for dinner is 50%

50% = 0.5

so, they show coorect probability

C) The probability getting lost while driving on vacation is 2/3

2/3= 0.66

So, they show correct probability

D) The probability that Mr.Brown assign homework is 0.9

0.9 is less than 1 so, it show correct probability.

Answer : A) The probability of adopting a broen puppy is -0.25

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