Question

Write L if it is likely to happen and U if unlikely to happen.

Answer 1

Answer:

Probabilities

        Likely to happen (L)      Unlikely to happen (U)

a.      4/5                                 5/8

b.     3/5                                  3/8

c.     4/5                                  4/7

d.    0.3                                  0.09

e.    5/6 and 4/5                   2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

Probabilities in Percentages:

a. The probability of 4/5 = 80% and 5/8 = 62.5%

b. The probability of 3/8 = 37.5% and 3/5 = 60%

c. The probability of 4/5 = 80% and 4/7 = 57%

d. The probability of 0.3 = 30% and 0.09 = 9%

e. The probability of 2/3 = 67% and 4/5 = 80% and 5/6 = 83%

b) To determine the relative values of the fractional probabilities, it is best to reduce them to their fractional or percentage terms.  When this is done, the relative sizes become obvious, and then, comparisons can be made.