A Probability Forecast That Calls for a "40 Percent Chance

question 7

Multiple Choice

A probability forecast that calls for a "40 percent chance of rain" means that ____.

• A)there is a 40 percent chance that it will not rain within the forecast area
• B)there is a 40 percent chance that any random place in the forecast area will receive measurable rain
• C)it will rain on 40 percent of the forecast area
• D)it will rain during 40 percent of the time over the forecast area
• E)it will definitely rain

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