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7.F.2 Likelihood

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Question 1

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According to experts, the likelihood of a car needing major repairs in the first 3 years is 0.7.
According to market research, a business has a 75% chance of making money in the first 3 years.

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Here are some scenarios: 
According to market research, a business has a 75% chance of making money in the first 3 years. 
According to lab testing, 5/6 of a certain kind of experimental light bulb will work after 3 years. 
According to experts, the likelihood of a car needing major repairs in the first 3 years is 0.7.

Sort the scenarios in order of likelihood from least to greatest after three years: the business makes money, the light bulb still works, and the car needs major repairs.

According to lab testing, 5/6 of a certain kind of experimental light bulb will work after 3 years.

Question 2

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Select the likelihood of the event below occurring. Be sure to explain your reasoning.

Spinning this spinner will result in green.

impossible

unlikely

equally likely as not

likely

certain