Which of the following is not an example of an impossible event?

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Getting both head and tail simultaneously in tossing a coin

Receiving a number that is multiple of 2 in rolling a die

A sun rising in the west when seen from the earth

Receiving a number greater than 7 in rolling a die

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An impossible event is an event that cannot happen. That means none of the outcomes is favourable.
When a die is rolled the number could be anything from 1 to 6 but not greater than 6. Therefore, receiving a number greater than 7 is an impossible event.
The sun always rises in the east when seen from the earth, therefore, the sun rising in the west is an impossible event.
Receiving a number that is multiple of 2 in rolling a die will have 3 possible outcomes that is {2, 4 , 6}. Therefore, it is not an impossible event.
When a coin is tossed we get either a head or a tail. Therefore, getting both head and tail simultaneously is an impossible event.

Therefore, 'Receiving a number that is multiple of 2 in rolling a die' is the correct response.

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