Rank the following events on a scale from 0 (Impossible) to 1 (Certain). Label each event: Impossible Class 9

Rank the following events on a scale from 0 (Impossible) to 1 (Certain). Label each event: Impossible Class 9

Question 1.

Rank the following events on a scale from 0 (Impossible) to 1 (Certain). Label each event: Impossible, less likely, equally likely (even chance), more likely, certain. Give reasons why you gave each event its ranking. Class 9

i. The next Monday will come after Sunday.

ii. It will snow in Mumbai in July.

iii. An elephant will walk through your classroom today.

iv. You will greet at least one friend at school tomorrow.

Solution:

i. 1 (Certain)

Reason: Monday always comes after

Sunday in a week.

ii. 0 (Impossible)

Reason: Mumbai does not receive snowfall, especially in July.

iii. 0 (Impossible)

Reason: This event cannot normally happen in a classroom.

iv. 0.5 - 1 (More likely)

Reason: If you attend school, you will probably meet friends and greet them, but it is not absolutely certain.