Multiple choice

You are in the final of the Olympic 100 metres with seven other people. What is the probability that you will win?

  1. 8C7

  2. 1/7

  3. 1/8

  4. 0

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In an Olympic 100-metre final with eight total competitors, each runner has an equal likelihood of winning assuming fair competition. Since there is one winner and eight total participants, the probability of you winning is 1/8.