Probability, SM-Bank 002 MC

A statistic shows that on a certain highway the chance of an accident happening on any day is 5%.

Which of the following describes the chance of having an accident today?

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\(D\)

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\(\text{An event with 100% chance of occurring is certain to happen.}\)

\(\text{The chance of an accident happening today is 5%.}\)

\(\therefore\ \text{It is unlikely to happen since the chance is very low.}\)

\(\Rightarrow D\)