To determine the likelihood of randomly picking a white ball from the jar, we can analyze the total number of balls and the number of white balls available.
In total, there are 25 balls:
- 12 red
- 10 blue
- 3 white
To find the probability of picking a white ball, we use the formula:
\[ \text{Probability of picking a white ball} = \frac{\text{Number of white balls}}{\text{Total number of balls}} = \frac{3}{25} \]
Calculating this gives us:
\[ \frac{3}{25} = 0.12 \text{ or } 12% \]
Now, let's analyze the options:
A) Likely - This would imply a probability greater than 50%. B) Impossible - This would mean that there are no white balls, which is not the case. C) Very unlikely - This suggests a probability significantly less than 20%. D) Less likely than not - This suggests a probability under 50% but not necessarily very low.
Given that the probability is 12%, this corresponds to "Very unlikely." Therefore, the best description of the likelihood of randomly picking a white ball is:
C) Very unlikely.