Question

the probability of randomly selecting a name starting with the letter t from a bowl of 22 names is \\(\frac{11}{22}\\). which of the following describes the likelihood of selecting a name starting with the letter t?\
a. neither unlikely nor likely\
b. unlikely\
c. likely

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the probability

The probability of selecting a name starting with T is $\frac{11}{22}=\frac{1}{2}$. A probability of $\frac{1}{2}$ means the event is as likely to happen as not to happen, so it is neither unlikely nor likely.

Step2: Match with the options

Option A says "neither unlikely nor likely", which matches the analysis. Option B (unlikely) would be for a probability much less than $\frac{1}{2}$, and Option C (likely) would be for a probability much more than $\frac{1}{2}$.

Answer:

A. neither unlikely nor likely