Probability Review 8

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What is probability?

Back

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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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the total number of M & M's in a bag with Red - 6, Green - 5, Blue - 4, Orange - 3, Yellow - 2, Brown - 1?

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21

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

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What is the probability of picking an Orange and Yellow M & M from a bag with Red - 6, Green - 5, Blue - 4, Orange - 3, Yellow - 2, Brown - 1?

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2/147

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What is the probability of picking a Green and Yellow M & M from a bag with Red - 6, Green - 5, Blue - 4, Orange - 3, Yellow - 2, Brown - 1?

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10/441

Front

What is the probability of picking a Green and Brown M & M from a bag with Red - 6, Green - 5, Blue - 4, Orange - 3, Yellow - 2, Brown - 1?

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5/441

Front

What do you need to find the probability of an event if it is not given?

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Total number of outcomes.

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

Front

What is a favorable outcome in probability?

Back

A favorable outcome is an outcome that is desired or counts towards the event we are calculating the probability for.

Front

If there are 3 Orange and 2 Yellow M & M's, what is the probability of picking one of each?

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(3/21) * (2/20) = 6/420 = 1/70.

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What is the sample space in probability?

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The sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.