The probability of randomly selecting a nickel from a bag of 50 coins is . Which of the following describes the likelihood of selecting a nickel?

Question

A.
unlikely
B.
likely
C.
neither unlikely nor likely

Answer 1

To determine the likelihood of selecting a nickel from a bag of 50 coins, we need to know the probability of selecting a nickel. However, you have not provided a specific probability value.

In general:

• If the probability of selecting a nickel is less than 0.5, it would be considered "unlikely."
• If the probability is greater than 0.5, it would be considered "likely."
• If the probability is exactly 0.5, it would be considered "neither unlikely nor likely."

If you provide the actual probability, I can help you determine which option is correct.

Answer 2

The probability of randomly selecting a nickel from a bag of 50 coins is 25/50. Which of the following describes the likelihood of selecting a nickel?
A.
unlikely
B.
likely
C.
neither unlikely nor likely

Answer 3

The probability of randomly selecting a nickel from a bag of 50 coins is \( \frac{25}{50} \), which simplifies to \( \frac{1}{2} \) or 0.5.

Since the probability is exactly 0.5, this would be considered "neither unlikely nor likely."

Therefore, the correct answer is: C. neither unlikely nor likely.