MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Probability · Probability
Problem
Three events R, S and T are mutually exclusive and form an exhaustive set for a random experiment. A student records P(R)=0.25, P(S)=0.55 and P(T)=0.30. Which probability axiom or rule is violated by these recorded values?
(a) Non-negativity
(b) Countable additivity
(c) Normalization (total probability equals 1)
(d) None, the values are valid