Experimental Probability

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What is experimental probability?

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Experimental probability is the likelihood of an event occurring based on the results of an experiment or trial, calculated as the number of times the event occurs divided by the total number of trials.

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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Probability of an event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes).

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If Rylee caught 4 trout, 10 catfish, and 13 bluegill, what is the total number of fish caught?

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Total fish caught = 4 + 10 + 13 = 27.

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What is the probability that the next fish Rylee catches will be a catfish?

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Probability = (Number of catfish) / (Total number of fish) = 10 / 27 ≈ 0.37 or 37%.

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In a standard deck of 52 playing cards, how many jacks are there?

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There are 4 jacks in a standard deck of 52 playing cards.

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

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Probability = (Number of jacks) / (Total number of cards) = 4 / 52 = 1 / 13.

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What does a probability of 0.99 indicate about an event?

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A probability of 0.99 indicates that the event is likely to occur.

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Kyleigh saw 10 blue, 8 red, and 42 white cars. What is the total number of cars?

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Total cars = 10 + 8 + 42 = 60.

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What is the experimental probability that the next car will not be white?

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Probability = (Number of non-white cars) / (Total number of cars) = (10 + 8) / 60 = 18 / 60 = 0.3.

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If the experimental probability of an SUV passing by is 0.4, how many SUVs can Ariel expect if 500 cars pass by?

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Expected SUVs = 0.4 * 500 = 200.