Question

FAN AND MEDAL
The probability that an event will occur is fraction 1 over 8. Which of these best describes the likelihood of the event occurring?

Likely
Certain
Unlikely
Impossible

Answer 1

what do you think?

Answer 2

i know its Not Certain

Answer 3

yes it isn't certain because then it would have to be 8/8

Answer 4

how about impossible?

Answer 5

i don't think so

Answer 6

correct because then it would have to be 0/8

Answer 7

now we have likely and unlikely
which one do you think it is?

Answer 8

likely?

Answer 9

is the fraction more than half of 8?

Answer 10

no

Answer 11

so then it would be unlikely because there is a possibility of that event occurring but not a greater chance of it

Answer 12

okay thanks so will this next one be likely?
The probability that an event will occur is 95%. Which of these best describes the likelihood of the event occurring?

Likely
Certain
Unlikely
Impossible

Answer 13

yes likely because it is greater than 50%

Answer 14

okay thanks so much

Answer 15

yw \(\ddot \smile\)