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Because probability is measured from zero to one, where zero means something cannot happen and one meaning it will definitely happen. This can also be looked at as there being a 0% chance or 100% chance of it happening. So obviously there can not be more of a chance than it definitely happening, so it cannot be more than one.
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Can odds be greater than one?
yes they can In terms of probability, one is taken to mean absolute certainty, something that must happen, equivalent to a 100% probability (100 out of 100 is equal to one). Hence, odds cannot be greater than one.
What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 3 on roll of a die?
One out of two
What is an event with a probability greater then 0 but less than half?
There are many such events. The probability of throwing a 1 or 2 on one roll of a die, for example.
What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 2 on one roll of a die?
4 over/out of 6
What is the probability of showing a number less than 3 and greater than 3 on one die?
1/3 and 1/3.
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