document.write( "Question 608542: construct or think of five situations where outcomes do not have equal chances
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construct or think of five situations where outcomes do not have equal chances
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\n" ); document.write( "Actual life experiences
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\n" ); document.write( "1. Friend asks you to make his car payment to avoid having it repossessed.
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\n" ); document.write( "2. Take a temp service job to make ends meet, fellow worker asks for $2 to get something out of the snack machine. Chance of getting paid back 1 in 50
\n" ); document.write( "3. Weatherman says there is a 60% chance of rain so you put down $30 worth of fertilizer on you lawn. Chance of it actually raining, 1 in 10
\n" ); document.write( "4. Young girl selling magazines, says she is in a contest to go to a science fair if she sells enough. Chance of her telling the truth, 1 in 5000
\n" ); document.write( "5. Family member ask you for advice about a boy friend, tell her he is a worthless selfish idiot (but cute) Drop him!. Chance of her following your advice 1 in 1000 \n" ); document.write( "

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