Probability

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What is the probability of flipping a nickel three times and getting all tails?

Back

1/8

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If the probability of it raining today is 30%, what is the probability that it will NOT rain?

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70%

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A basket contains four apples and six peaches. What is the probability of selecting two apples in a row without replacement?

Back

2/15

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True or False: The probability of an event occurring, P(A), can be expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percent.

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True

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What is P(not A) if P(A) = 1/4?

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3/4

Front

Define 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.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event?

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P(A) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes.

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

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It means the event is certain and will definitely occur.

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

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1/4 (since there are 13 hearts in a deck of 52 cards).