Probability of Simple Events

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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 a simple event in probability?

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A simple event is an event that consists of a single outcome.

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How do you calculate the probability of a simple event?

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The probability of a simple event is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by 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 blue balls, what is the probability of drawing a red ball?

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The probability of drawing a red ball is 5/8.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of not drawing a specific color from a set of colored balls?

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The probability of not drawing a specific color is calculated by subtracting the probability of drawing that color from 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.6

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In a spinner divided into 4 equal sections labeled A, B, C, and D, what is the probability of landing on A?

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The probability of landing on A is 1/4.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If a letter tile set has 9 letters, what is the probability of choosing a specific letter?

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The probability of choosing a specific letter is 1/9.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of choosing either letter S, V, or L from a set of 9 letters?

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The probability of choosing S, V, or L is 1/3.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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If there are 6 green, 4 yellow, and 2 red balls, what is the probability of not drawing a green ball?

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The probability of not drawing a green ball is 2/3.

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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