The weather table predicts the chance of rain for five days.
Day of the Week Chance of Rain
Monday 83%
Tuesday 65%
Wednesday 35%
Thursday 48%
Friday 10%
Part A: Compare the probability of rain between any two days.
Part B: Based on the weather, if you are planning an outdoor cookout with family and friends, which day will be better to host the outside event? Explain your answer.
Part A: From the given data, we can compare the probability of rain between any two days.
Comparing Monday and Tuesday, the chance of rain on Monday is 83% while on Tuesday it is 65%. Therefore, the probability of rain is higher on Monday than on Tuesday.
Comparing Tuesday and Wednesday, the chance of rain on Tuesday is 65% while on Wednesday it is 35%. Therefore, the probability of rain is higher on Tuesday than on Wednesday.
Comparing Wednesday and Thursday, the chance of rain on Wednesday is 35% while on Thursday it is 48%. Therefore, the probability of rain is higher on Thursday than on Wednesday.
Comparing Thursday and Friday, the chance of rain on Thursday is 48% while on Friday it is 10%. Therefore, the probability of rain is higher on Thursday than on Friday.
Part B: Based on the weather, the best day to host the outdoor cookout with family and friends would be on Friday. The probability of rain on Friday is the lowest at 10%, which means there is a lower chance of rain compared to other days of the week. This would make it more likely to have a successful and rain-free event.