Odds vs 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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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What are odds?

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Odds represent the ratio of the probability of an event occurring to the probability of it not occurring.

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the theoretical probability of rolling an even number on a dice?

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1/2

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If the odds in favor of an event are 9/2, what is the probability of that event occurring?

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Probability = 9 / (9 + 2) = 9/11.

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What is the probability of NOT rolling a 6 on a fair die?

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Probability = 5/6.

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What is the chance of rain if the probability of rain is 70%?

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The chance it does not rain is 30%.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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How do you convert odds to probability?

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Probability = Odds / (Odds + 1).

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What is the probability of spinning red if there are 5 red and 7 total sections on a spinner?

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Probability = 5/12.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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In the word 'ALGEBRA', what is the probability of choosing a letter other than 'A'?

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5/7.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B