Sunday, November 14, 2010

Statistics

What is the probability of being on a plane that crashes?
1,515 accidents with 303 fatal ones out of 22,800,000 flight hours.

What is the probability that you will get struck by lightning?
1/6250

What is the probability that you will have a stroke before you die?
 1/6

What is the probability that you will get cancer in your lifetime?
 1 in 2.4

What is the probability that you will get pregnant with twins?
 1 in 100

 What is the probability  that high school kids will drink alcohol before they graduate?
8 in 10

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