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Definition Of Chance

The likelihood of the occurrence of a particular event is called a Chance.

More About Chance

Different types of chances are:

1. a likely event
2. an unlikely event
3. an equally likely event
4. an impossible event
5. a certain event

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Example of Chance

A coin dropped would land on the floor showing a head. This is a likely event.
I will be taller this year than the coming year. This is an unlikely event.
Yesterday was Monday. Today is Sunday. This is an impossible event.

Solved Example on Chance

Ques: Determine whether the given event is likely, unlikely, certain, or impossible to occur. "New Year is being celebrated in the month of June."

Choices:

A. a certain event
B. an unlikely event
C. an impossible event
D. a likely event
Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Step 1: The event that cannot happen is called an impossible event.
Step 2: So, "New Year is being celebrated in the month of June" is an impossible event.