To determine the term that best describes the probability of choosing a rotten apple from the bag, let's start by discussing the given probability and the corresponding terms.
1. The given probability of choosing a rotten apple is represented as [tex]\(\frac{4}{5}\)[/tex].
2. Let's convert this fraction to a decimal for easier interpretation:
[tex]\[
\frac{4}{5} = 0.8
\][/tex]
Now, let's consider the terms used to describe probabilities:
- Impossible represents a probability of [tex]\(0\)[/tex].
- Unlikely generally represents a probability greater than [tex]\(0\)[/tex] but less than [tex]\(0.5\)[/tex].
- Likely is used for probabilities greater than [tex]\(0.5\)[/tex] but less than [tex]\(1\)[/tex].
- Certain corresponds to a probability of [tex]\(1\)[/tex].
Given the numeric value of the probability:
- [tex]\(0.8\)[/tex] is greater than [tex]\(0.5\)[/tex] but less than [tex]\(1\)[/tex].
Therefore, the best term to describe the probability [tex]\(0.8\)[/tex] is "likely."
So, the answer to the question, "Which term best describes the probability?" is "likely".
