Question

which of these values cannot represent the probability of an event happening? 56% 0.33 7/8 1.2

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the range of probability

The probability of an event \(P(E)\) satisfies \(0\leq P(E)\leq1\).

Step2: Convert \(56\%\) to decimal

\(56\%=\frac{56}{100} = 0.56\), and \(0\leq0.56\leq1\).

Step3: Analyze \(0.33\)

Since \(0\leq0.33\leq1\).

Step4: Analyze \(\frac{7}{8}\)

\(\frac{7}{8}=0.875\), and \(0\leq0.875\leq1\).

Step5: Analyze \(1.2\)

Since \(1.2> 1\), it does not satisfy \(0\leq P(E)\leq1\).

Answer:

\(1.2\)