Question

what is probability?
the number of outcomes that are impossible
the percentage of instances that will never affect the outcome
the number of total outcomes for any instance
likelihood or chance of a specific outcome occurring

Explanation:

Probability is defined as the likelihood or chance of a specific outcome occurring. It is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes. The other options are incorrect:

• "the number of outcomes that are impossible" is not probability.
• "the percentage of instances that will never affect the outcome" is not a standard definition of probability.
• "the number of total outcomes for any instance" is just the denominator in the probability formula, not the definition of probability itself.

Answer:

likelihood or chance of a specific outcome occurring