Probability of Simple Events

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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 a simple event in probability?

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A simple event is an event that consists of a single outcome.

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How do you calculate the probability of a simple event?

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

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If a bowl contains 5 mints, 1 of which is orange, what is the probability of picking an orange mint?

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1/5

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What is the probability of choosing a letter D from a set of 9 letter tiles, where only 1 is D?

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1/9

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If there are 3 letters S, V, and L in a set of 9 letter tiles, what is the probability of choosing one of these letters?

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1/3

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What is the probability of a spinner landing on A, C, or D if there are 8 equal sections?

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3/8

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How do you find the probability of NOT choosing a specific outcome?

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Probability of NOT choosing an outcome = 1 - Probability of choosing that outcome.

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What is the probability of NOT choosing the letter D from a set of 9 letter tiles?

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8/9

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If a spinner has 4 sections labeled A, B, C, and D, what is the probability of landing on A?

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1/4