If the Probability That an Identified Hurricane Will Make a Direct

question 473

Multiple Choice

If the probability that an identified hurricane will make a direct hit on a certain stretch of beach is 0.04, what are the odds against a direct hit?

• A) 23 to 1
• B) 24 to 1
• C) 1 to 25
• D) 25 to 1

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Definitions:

Heterozygous Trait

A genetic condition where an individual has two different alleles for a particular gene, one inherited from each parent.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, born from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm, sharing about 50% of their DNA.

Ethnic Groups

Categories of people who identify with each other based on shared cultural, ancestral, or national characteristics.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetic material.