Probability of Simple Events

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What is the range of probability values for simple events?

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Probability values range from 0 to 1.

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If a bag contains 5 quarters, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies, what is the probability of picking a quarter?

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The probability of picking a quarter is 5/11.

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Cindy owns 7 t-shirts, 2 of which are gray. What is the probability that she randomly selects a gray t-shirt?

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The probability of selecting a gray t-shirt is 2/7.

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When rolling a die, what is the probability of rolling a number less than 3?

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The probability of rolling a number less than 3 is 1/3.

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In a selection of 5 green, 6 yellow, 8 blue, and 7 brown items, what is the probability of choosing a blue item?

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The probability of choosing a blue item is 4/13.

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What is the definition of a simple event in probability?

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A simple event is an event that consists of a single outcome.

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of a simple event?

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The probability of a simple event is calculated as P(E) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes.

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What does it mean if the probability of an event is 0?

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If the probability of an event is 0, it means the event is impossible and will not occur.

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What does it mean if the probability of an event is 1?

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If the probability of an event is 1, it means the event is certain and will definitely occur.

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How do you simplify a fraction in probability?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).