Simple probability

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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 the formula for calculating probability?

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Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes)

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What is a favorable outcome in probability?

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A favorable outcome is the specific result that we are interested in when calculating probability.

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If a bag contains 3 red balls and 2 blue balls, what is the probability of picking a red ball?

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The probability is 3/5.

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

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It means that 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 that the event is certain to occur.

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In a standard deck of cards, what is the probability of drawing an Ace?

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The probability is 4/52 or 1/13.

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What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a standard six-sided die?

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The probability is 1/6.

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If you flip a coin, what is the probability of getting heads?

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The probability is 1/2.

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What is the probability of drawing a heart from a standard deck of cards?

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The probability is 13/52 or 1/4.