Assume the Sample Space S = {Win, Loss}

question 117

Multiple Choice

Assume the sample space S = {win, loss}. Select the choice that fulfills the requirements of the definition of probability.

• A) P({win}) = 0.7, P({loss}) = 0.2
• B) P({win}) = 0.7, P({loss}) = −0.3
• C) P({win}) = 1.0, P({loss}) = 0.1
• D) P({win}) = 0.5, P({loss}) = −0.5

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