Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
One forecaster says that the chance of a storm tomorrow is . Another says that it is .
A probability is a number from 0 to 1. With equally likely outcomes, , and .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Neither. A probability lies from to . A chance of would be more than certain, and less than impossible.
Step 2. Zero. It cannot happen: rolling a 7 on an ordinary die.
Step 3. One. It is certain: rolling a number less than 7 on an ordinary die.
Answer: neither can be right; 0 is impossible and 1 is certain.
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