SOLUTION: A survey of middle schools students found that 78% of the students enjoy playing sports more than watching sports. Which statement is true about the likelihood of the event?

Question 1140970: A survey of middle schools students found that 78% of the students enjoy playing sports more than watching sports.
Which statement is true about the likelihood of the event?
A.
It is likely that a surveyed student enjoys playing sports more than watching sports.
B.
It is certain that a surveyed student enjoys playing sports more than watching sports.
C.
It is likely that a surveyed student enjoys watching sports more than playing sports.
D.
It is impossible that a surveyed student enjoys playing sports more than watching sports.
Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Statements B, C, and D are all obviously not true.

However, in answer A, there is no formal mathematical meaning of the word "likely".

So since one of the four answer choices has to be true, it must be A. But it's not a good answer.
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