Three softball players discussed their batting averages after a game.

Question

Probability
Player 1 seven elevenths
Player 2 six ninths
Player 3 five sevenths

Compare the probabilities and interpret the likelihood. Which statement is true?
Player 1 is more likely to hit the ball than Player 2 because P(Player 1) > P(Player 2)
Player 2 is more likely to hit the ball than Player 3 because P(Player 2) > P(Player 3)
Player 1 is more likely to hit the ball than Player 3 because P(Player 1) > P(Player 3)
Player 3 is more likely to hit the ball than Player 2 because P(Player 3) > P(Player 2)

Answer 1

The statement that is true is: Player 1 is more likely to hit the ball than Player 3 because P(Player 1) > P(Player 3).