Question

Decide whether or not the number 55/27 could represent a probability.

Answer 1

• no.

Solution:

Hi! The given fraction could never represent probability. The reason for that is: Probability cannot be greater than 1.

Remember, the formula for probability is:

`\hfill\stackrel{\sf{Probability\:Formula}}{\boxed{\boxed{\sf{{Probability=(Favourable\:Outcomes)/(Total\:Outcomes)}}}}}`

The number of favourable outcomes cannot be greater than the number of total outcomes. Therefore, probability cannot be greater than 1. Therefore, the given fraction could never represent probability.

Problem solved! It's been a pleasure helping you.

Answer 2

Remember that

The probability values cannot be greater than 1

so'

the fraction

55/27 > 1

therefore

the given fraction could not represent a probability