Suppose that should k occur, it will be called a success. If j should occur, it will be called a failure. The ratio of k/(k + j) is
A) the theoretical probability of k
B) the empirical probability of k
C) both of the descriptive alternatives
D) neither of the descriptive alternatives.

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The ratio k/(k + j) represents the theoretical probability of k occurring, as it is the proportion of k out of the total possible outcomes (k + j).

Suppose That Should K Occur, It Will Be Called a Success