Question

question 12
what probabilities represent events that are unlikely to occur?
select all that apply.
a $\frac{10}{11}$
b $\frac{5}{16}$
c $\frac{8}{10}$
d $\frac{1}{2}$
e $\frac{2}{3}$
f $\frac{1}{4}$
g $\frac{101}{200}$
h $\frac{1}{4}$

Explanation:

Step1: Convert fractions to decimals

• For option A: $\frac{10}{11}\approx0.91$
• For option B: $\frac{5}{16}= 0.3125$
• For option C: $\frac{8}{10}=0.8$
• For option D: $\frac{1}{2}=0.5$
• For option E: $\frac{2}{3}\approx0.67$
• For option F: $\frac{1}{7}\approx0.14$
• For option G: $\frac{101}{200}=0.505$
• Probabilities range from $0$ (impossible) to $1$ (certain). An event is unlikely to occur if its probability is close to $0$. Usually, we consider probabilities less than $0.5$ as representing unlikely events.

Answer:

B. $\frac{5}{16}$, F. $\frac{1}{7}$