Simple Probability

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of how likely an event is to occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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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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What is the probability of an event that is certain to happen?

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The probability of an event that is certain to happen is 1.

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What is the probability of an event that is impossible?

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The probability of an event that is impossible is 0.

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How do you calculate the probability of a single 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 probability of rolling an odd number on a 6-sided die?

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There are 3 odd numbers (1, 3, 5) out of 6 possible outcomes, so the probability is 3/6 or 1/2.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a 6-sided die?

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There are 3 even numbers (2, 4, 6) out of 6 possible outcomes, so the probability is 3/6 or 1/2.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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

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There are 2 black aces in a deck of 52 cards, so the probability is 2/52 or 1/26.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of drawing a black 5 from a standard deck of cards?

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There are 2 black 5s in a deck of 52 cards, so the probability is 2/52 or 1/26.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of spinning red on a spinner with 5 red and 7 blue sections?

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The probability is 5/(5+7) = 5/12.

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