Simple Probability

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What is Simple Probability?

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Simple Probability is the measure of the likelihood that a specific event will occur, expressed as a ratio of favorable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes.

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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

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What is the probability of landing on an even number when spinning a spinner with 8 equal sections numbered 1 to 8?

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4/8 or 1/2.

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If a jar contains 10 green marbles, 7 red marbles, and 3 blue marbles, what is the probability of pulling a red marble?

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7/20.

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

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3/6 or 1/2.

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In a bowl with 4 yellow, 6 orange, 3 green, 5 blue, and 2 brown M&Ms, what is the probability of selecting a brown candy?

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1/10.

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What is the probability of spinning green on a spinner divided into 4 equal sections with one green section?

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1/4.

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What does it mean if the probability of an event is 0?

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It means the event is impossible and will not occur.

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What does it mean if the probability of an event is 1?

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It means the event is certain and will definitely occur.

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If a spinner has 3 red, 2 blue, and 1 green section, what is the probability of landing on blue?

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2/6 or 1/3.