Basic Probability Flashcard

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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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What does a probability of 0 mean?

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A probability of 0 means that the event will not happen.

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What does a probability of 1 mean?

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A probability of 1 means that the event is certain to happen.

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If a bag contains 5 quarters, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies, how many total coins are there?

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Total coins = 5 + 2 + 4 = 11.

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What is the probability of picking a quarter from the bag?

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Probability of picking a quarter = 5/11.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of rolling a six on a fair 6-sided die?

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Probability of rolling a six = 1/6.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If an event has a 75% chance of occurring, how is it classified?

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It is classified as likely to happen.

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What is the probability of an event that is impossible?

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The probability of an impossible event is 0.

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What is the probability of an event that is certain?

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The probability of a certain event is 1.

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