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If an event cannot occur i.e. it is an impossible event, then its probability is _________.

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If an event cannot occur i.e. it is an impossible event, then the number of outcomes in the favour of the event are 0. Thus, the probability of occurrence of an impossible event is always 0.

If an event cannot occur i.e. it is an impossible event, then its probability is 0.

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