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State whether the statements are True or False

The sum of probabilities of two students getting distinction in their final examinations is 1.2.

Probability of each student getting distinction in their final examination is less than or equal to 1

Since, the two given events are not related to the given Sample Space


∴, The sum of the probabilities of two may be 1.2.


Hence, the given statement is True.


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