A2 Probability Review

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What is theoretical probability?

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Theoretical probability is the likelihood of an event occurring based on the possible outcomes in a perfect scenario, calculated as the ratio of the number of favorable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If a bag contains 5 red balls and 3 green balls, what is the total number of balls in the bag?

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8 (5 red + 3 green = 8 total balls).

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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

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Probability (P) = 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 choosing a 'p' from a bag containing 2 'p's and 3 other letters?

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P(p) = 2/5.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of not landing on purple if a spinner has 1 purple and 4 other colors?

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P(not purple) = 4/5.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the range of values for probability?

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Probability can be expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does it mean for events to be independent?

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Independent events are those where the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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If a spinner is spun twice, what is the probability of landing on red first and then blue?

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Independent events: P(red first) * P(blue second).

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

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What is the probability of drawing two red balls from a bag containing 5 red and 3 green balls without replacement?

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

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The probability of a certain event is 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5