Question

The weather table predicts the chance of rain for five days.

Day of the Week Chance of Rain
Monday 72%
Tuesday 15%
Wednesday 41%
Thursday 45%
Friday 68%


Part A: Compare the probability of rain between any two days. (2 points)

Part B: Based on the weather, if you are planning an outdoor cookout with family and friends, which day will be better to host the outside event? Explain your answer. (2 points)

Answer 1

The answer is Monday 72%

Answer 2

Part A: The probability of rain varies between days, with Tuesday having the lowest chance of rain at 15% and Monday having the highest chance of rain at 72%.

Part B: Based on the weather, Tuesday will be the best day to host the outdoor cookout. This is because the chance of rain is the lowest on Tuesday at 15%. The other days have a higher chance of rain, with Monday having the highest chance at 72%.