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Use the probability of the complement of events when needed.
B, A, C, D
We are given a table for a four-day forecast.
| Four Day Forecast | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Sunny | Partly cloudy | Drizzle | Thunderstorm |
| Chance of Rain
5 % |
Chance of Rain
30 % |
Chance of Rain
80 % |
Chance of Rain
90 % |
Moreover, we are given four events.
| Event | Probability | |
|---|---|---|
| A | It rains on Sunday. | 80 % |
| B | It does not rain on Saturday. | 100 %- 30 %= 70 % |
| C | It rains on Monday. | 90 % |
| D | It does not rain on Friday. | 100 %- 5 %= 95 % |
When we compare the probabilities, the least likely event is option B and the most likely event is option D. From here we can order the events from least likely to most likely. B,A,C,D