Question

The probability that an event will occur is 95%. Which of these best describes the likelihood of the event occurring?

Likely
Certain
Unlikely
Impossible

Answer 1

Answer: A. Likely

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Answer 2

Likely

First option is correct.

Explanation:

The probability for occurring the event = 95% = 0.95

Let us understand different types of events:-

• Certain events: If the probability of occurring an even is 1, then it is a certain event.

• Impossible events: If the probability of occurring an even is 0, then it is a impossible event.

• Likely events: If the probability of occurring an even is close to 1, then it is a likely event.

• Unlikely events: If the probability of occurring an even is close to 0, then it is a unlikely event.

Now, the probability for occurring the event = 95% = 0.95, which is close to 1.

Hence, we can conclude that the event is likely.

First option is correct.