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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)

1 Answer

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Given :

  • Chances of rain for five days

To find :

  • Probability of rain between any two days
  • The best day to host an outdoor cookout

Solution :

The probability that it will rain on Monday

  • = 72/ 100 = 0.72

The probability that it will rain on Tuesday

  • = 15/100 = 0.15

The probability that it will rain on Wednesday

  • = 41/100 = 0.41

The probability that it will rain on Thursday

  • 45/100 = 0.45

The probability that it will rain on Friday

  • 68/100 = 0.68

#1

  • The probability that it will rain on Wednesday is higher than the probability that it would rain on Tuesday.
  • The probability of it raining on Wednesday than Tuesday is higher by 26%

#2

  • The best day to host an outdoor cookout event would be Tuesday,as it has the least chance of raining outside.

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