The probability of an event
A)is the sum of the probabilities of the sample points in the event.
B)is the product of the probabilities of the sample points in the event.
C)is the maximum of the probabilities of the sample points in the event.
D)is the minimum of the probabilities of the sample points in the event.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of an event is defined as the sum of the probabilities of the sample points in the event. This is the basic principle of probability and is used to calculate the probability of any event in a given sample space. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

The Probability of an Event