Basic Probability Review

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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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How can probability be expressed?

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Probability can be expressed as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is the probability of choosing blue from a bag with 5 green, 6 yellow, 8 blue, and 7 brown M&Ms?

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The probability is 8/26 or 4/13.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of spinning a spinner and landing on a number that is not present?

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The probability is impossible - 0.

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What is the probability of rolling a fair 6-sided die and landing on an odd number?

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The probability is 1/2.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If a spinner has 5 equal sections and one section is orange, what is the probability of landing on orange?

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The probability is 1/5.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the total number of outcomes when rolling a 6-sided die?

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The total number of outcomes is 6.

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If there are 3 red, 2 blue, and 5 green marbles, what is the probability of picking a red marble?

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The probability is 3/10.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What does it mean if an event has a probability of 1?

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It means the event is certain to occur.

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What does it mean if an event has a probability of 0?

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It means the event is impossible and will not occur.

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