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The probabilities of several events are shown below. Move a description of likelihood into each row to BEST describe the event. (6 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse. A fair coin lands on heads. Probability = 12 The Tigers win a basketball game. Probability = 34 The arrow of a spinner stops on green. Probability = 14 A multiple of 4 is an even number. Probability = 1 A randomly selected person is right-handed. Probability = 45 The sum of two even numbers is an odd number. Probability = 0

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Here’s how to describe the likelihood of each event based on their probabilities:

  1. A fair coin lands on heads.
    Probability = 1/2
    Description: Likely

  2. The Tigers win a basketball game.
    Probability = 3/4
    Description: Very likely

  3. The arrow of a spinner stops on green.
    Probability = 1/4
    Description: Unlikely

  4. A multiple of 4 is an even number.
    Probability = 1
    Description: Certain

  5. A randomly selected person is right-handed.
    Probability = 4/5
    Description: Very likely

  6. The sum of two even numbers is an odd number.
    Probability = 0
    Description: Impossible

Please match the descriptions to their respective events based on the likelihood indicated.