Probability

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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, or as a percentage.

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What is the probability of an event that cannot happen?

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0

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What is the probability of an event that is certain to happen?

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1

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If there are 5 green, 6 yellow, 8 blue, and 7 brown M&Ms, what is the total number of M&Ms?

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26

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How do you calculate the probability of choosing a specific color from a group?

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

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What is the probability of rolling a 7 on a single die?

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0

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If 33% of students have a pet, what is the probability of not having a pet?

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67% (100% - 33%)

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Can the probability of an event be expressed as a decimal?

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Yes, probabilities can be expressed as fractions, decimals, or percentages.

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What is the probability of spinning red if there are 4 colors and red is one of them?

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1/4 (assuming each color is equally likely)