In probability, if P(A) = 0, then A is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In probability, if P(A) = 0, then A is:
A. Both B and C are correct
B. A sure event
C. An impossible event
D. Independent of any other event
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
An impossible event has probability 0, and it is independent of any event because P(A∩B)=0 = P(A)P(B).

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