Probability of Simple Events

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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What is 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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How do you calculate the probability of a simple event?

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Probability of a simple event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes).

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If a letter tile is chosen at random from the letters S, V, L, A, B, C, D, E, F, what is the probability of choosing S, V, or L?

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1/3

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What is the probability of landing on A, C, or D in a spinner divided into 8 equal sections labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H?

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3/8

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In a bucket with 7 yellow, 6 green, 3 blue, and 8 red golf balls, what is the probability of not drawing a green ball?

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3/4

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If a bowl contains 5 orange, 10 mint, and 5 lemon mints, what is the probability of choosing an orange mint?

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1/5

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What is the probability of choosing the letter D from the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J?

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1/9

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

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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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It means the event is certain and will definitely occur.