Question

select the correct answer.
there are 5 boys and 6 girls participating in a singing contest. what is the likelihood that a girl will win the contest?
a. certain
b. likely
c. unlikely
d. neither likely nor unlikely

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total participants

Total participants = Number of boys + Number of girls = \(5 + 6=11\)

Step2: Calculate probability of a girl winning

Probability \(P=\frac{\text{Number of girls}}{\text{Total participants}}=\frac{6}{11}\approx0.545\)
Since \(0.5 < 0.545<1\), the event is likely.

Answer:

B. likely