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I keep getting “Basic probability” questions wrong in Probability. What's the trap?

giving a probability greater than 1.

The usual trap: giving a probability greater than 1. How to avoid it: if you get P > 1, recount the sample space. Go back to the definition — probability = favourable outcomes ÷ total outcomes, always between 0 and 1.

Key point

Basic probability

Common mistake

giving a probability greater than 1.

Memory tip

if you get P > 1, recount the sample space.

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