Question

19 which of the following is the definition of probability in mathematics? the number of possible outcomes the total outcomes divided by possible outcomes the possible outcomes added to favorable outcomes a way to calculate the likelihood of an event occurring

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of probability:

• "The number of possible outcomes" is incorrect as that's just counting outcomes, not probability.
• "The total outcomes divided by possible outcomes" is incorrect; the formula for probability of an event is favorable outcomes divided by total outcomes.
• "The possible outcomes added to favorable outcomes" is incorrect as addition isn't used in the basic probability formula.
• "A way to calculate the likelihood of an event occurring" is the correct definition of probability, as probability quantifies how likely an event is to happen.

Answer:

The option "A way to calculate the likelihood of an event occurring" (the fourth option)