Alexa buys a ticket for a raffle with several prizes. The probability that she wins a prize is 88%. Which word or phrase describes the probability that Alexa will win a prize?likelyan equal chance or 50−50certainunlikely
Q. Alexa buys a ticket for a raffle with several prizes. The probability that she wins a prize is 88%. Which word or phrase describes the probability that Alexa will win a prize?likelyan equal chance or 50−50certainunlikely
Analyze Probability: Let's analyze the given probability to determine the appropriate descriptor for Alexa's chances of winning a prize. The probability that Alexa wins a prize is given as 88%.
Compare Descriptors: To describe the probability, we compare the given percentage to common probability descriptors. "Certain" usually means 100%, "unlikely" is often used for probabilities significantly less than 50%, "an equal chance or 50−50" implies a probability of exactly 50%, and "likely" is used when the probability is significantly more than 50% but less than 100%.
Determine Appropriate Word: Since 88% is significantly more than 50% and less than 100%, the correct word to describe the probability that Alexa will win a prize is "likely".
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