Equally Likely

Definition of Equally Likely

• The outcomes of an experiment are equally likely to occur when the probability of each outcome is equal.

Examples of Equally Likely

• When you toss a fair coin, you are equally likely to get a head or a tail.
• When you roll a fair die, you are equally likely to roll a 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, or 6.

Solved Example on Equally Likely

Which one of the following best replaces the blank?

'A and B are playing tennis. The event of A or B winning the match is ______________.'

Choices:

A. a likely event

B. an unlikely event

C. an equally likely event

D. none of the above

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: A and B, both have equal chances of winning the match.

Step 2: So, it is an equally likely event.

Related Terms for Equally Likely

• Outcome
• Experiment
• Probability

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