Question 608542: construct or think of five situations where outcomes do not have equal chances
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! construct or think of five situations where outcomes do not have equal chances
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Actual life experiences
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1. Friend asks you to make his car payment to avoid having it repossessed.
Chance of being paid back: 1 in 100
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
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
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
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
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