There is a 50% chance of rain?
Why don't they just say "It might rain but it might not"?
2006-10-10 12:25:19 · 8 answers · asked by Warlock Fiend 4 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
Because there would also be a 50% chance of it being dry. By saying this, they would be 100% right.
2006-10-10 12:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by Polo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say 50% as it gives a solid figure on the chance, as opposed to the vagueness of your statement, which could mean a high or a low chance of rain.
2006-10-10 19:34:12 · answer #2 · answered by cheekbones3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on the bright side that means there is a 50% chance it will be dry.
2006-10-10 20:26:44 · answer #3 · answered by AndyPandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Weather forecasts are crap, We should just look out of our windows if we really want to know the weather..
2006-10-10 19:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by charly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They used to in the 80's.
2006-10-10 19:32:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds smarter and more like they know what they're profession specifies they specialise in...
If they say what you said, they'll look like exactly what they are which is stupid
2006-10-10 19:54:59 · answer #6 · answered by Jim Jones 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because they dont really know. I hate it when one says something like 'A mixed bag' then they all seem to say it!
2006-10-10 19:32:00 · answer #7 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it sounds more professional and "authoritative", I would guess.
2006-10-10 19:32:24 · answer #8 · answered by schaianne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋