Probability, V& SA, FDP, Quadrilaterals, SN

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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 (impossible) and 1 (certain).

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How do you express probability as a percent?

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To express probability as a percent, multiply the probability (as a decimal) by 100.

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What is the probability of an event that is certain?

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The probability of an event that is certain is 1 or 100%.

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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 or 0%.

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How do you convert a number in scientific notation to standard form?

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To convert a number in scientific notation to standard form, move the decimal point to the right for positive exponents and to the left for negative exponents.

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What is a simplified fraction?

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A simplified fraction is a fraction that has been reduced to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the probability of selecting a specific color from a bag of marbles?

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The probability is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes (specific color) by the total number of outcomes (total marbles).

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If a spinner has 4 equal sections, what is the probability of landing on one specific section?

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The probability of landing on one specific section is 1 divided by the number of sections (1/4 for 4 sections).

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What is the probability of an event that is equally likely to happen or not happen?

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The probability of an event that is equally likely to happen or not happen is 0.5 or 50%.

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What is the total probability of all possible outcomes in a probability experiment?

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The total probability of all possible outcomes in a probability experiment is always 1.