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For provisions, an outflow is called probable when it is:

ACertain to occur
BVirtually certain
CPossible but unlikely
DMore likely than not
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. More likely than not
Probable is set at a threshold of more likely than not, meaning the chance of occurring exceeds the chance of not occurring.
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