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Mathematics · 2026 · 1 mark
CBSE 2026 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q19
Assertion (A): If probability of happening of an event is 0.2 p, p > 0, then p can't be more than 5. Reason (R): P (Ē)=1- P ( E ) for an event E.
Assertion (A) : If probability of happening of an event is $\displaystyle 0.2$ p, p > $\displaystyle 0$, then p can't be more than 5.
Reason (R) : $\displaystyle \mathrm{P}(\overline{\mathrm{E}})=1-\mathrm{P}(\mathrm{E})$ for an event E .
Official answer
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
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