Solve the Problem. -If It Has Been Determined That the Probability of an Probability

question 287

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-If it has been determined that the probability of an earthquake occurring on a certain day in a certain area is 0.01, what are the odds against an earthquake?

• A) 100 to 1
• B)98 to 1
• C)1 to 100
• D) 99 to 1

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Matter

Anything that occupies space and has mass.

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The quantity of space taken up by a substance or object, or contained within a vessel.

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