Question

The probability of choosing a rotten apple from the bag of apples is 4/5. Which term best describes this probability

impossible

unlikely

likely

certain

Answer 1

I would say it is likely

Answer 2

Answer: likely

Explanation:

We know that the probability of any event lies between 0 and 1.

If probability of occurring event is 0 then the event is impossible.

If probability of occurring any event is 1 then the event certain.

If probability of occurring any event lies between 0.5 or
`(1)/(2)` and 1 then the event is said to be likely.

If probability of occurring any event lies between 0 and 0.5 or
`(1)/(2)` then the event is said to be unlikely.

Given, The probability of choosing a rotten apple from the bag of apples is 4/5.

Since 4/5 is between 0.5 or
`(1)/(2)` and 1 then the event is said to be likely.