Basic Probability

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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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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is the formula for calculating probability?

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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 a favorable outcome in probability?

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A favorable outcome is an outcome that satisfies the condition of the event we are interested in.

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

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If the probability of an event is 0, it means that the event cannot occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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

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If the probability of an event is 1, it means that the event is certain to occur.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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In a bag with 3 red, 2 blue, and 5 green marbles, what is the probability of picking a red marble?

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P(red) = 3/(3+2+5) = 3/10.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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If a spinner is divided into 4 equal parts, what is the probability of landing on one specific part?

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P(specific part) = 1/4.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of not rolling a 6 on a fair die?

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P(not 6) = 5/6.

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If you flip a coin, what is the probability of getting heads?

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P(heads) = 1/2.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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

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P(heart) = 13/52 = 1/4.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B