Question

Three softball players discussed their batting averages after a game.

Probability
Player 1 four sevenths
Player 2 five eighths
Player 3 three sixths


By comparing the probabilities and interpreting the likelihood, which statement is true?
Player 1 is more likely to hit the ball than Player 2 because P(Player 1) > P(Player 2)
Player 2 is more likely to hit the ball than Player 1 because P(Player 2) > P(Player 1)
Player 3 is more likely to hit the ball than Player 1 because P(Player 3) > P(Player 1)
Player 3 is more likely to hit the ball than Player 2 because P(Player 3) > P(Player 2)

Answer 1

Answer: B

Explanation:

Player 1 = 4/7 = .57

Player 2 = 5/8 = .625

Player 3 = 3/6 = .5

a, not true P1 is not> than P2

b. is true P2>P1

c. not true P3 is not > than P1

d. not true P3 is not > than P2