Assertion (A): The probability of an impossible event is zero. Reason (R): The sample space of an impossible event contains all outcomes. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): The probability of an impossible event is zero. Reason (R): The sample space of an impossible event contains all outcomes.
A. A is false but R is true
B. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A is true, but R is false because the sample space (or favorable outcomes set) of an impossible event is the empty set (Φ).

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