Simple Probablity

Match

Match the following

• A scenario that involves chance or an uncertain result and can have different outcomes

• The result of a single performance of an experiment.

• A particular outcome of an experiment

• A measure of how likely a particular event is.

Experiment

Outcome

Event

Probability

• Experiment

• Outcome

• Event

• Probability

Multiple Choice

What is the formula for simple probability?

• Number of possible outcomes - Number of favorable outcomes
• Number of favorable outcomes * Total number of possible outcomes
• Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of possible outcomes
• Total number of favorable outcomes / Number of possible outcomes

Multiple Choice

What is the probability that a coin will land on tails? (as a decimal)

• 1.0
• 0.5
• 0.25
• 0.75

Multiple Choice

What is the probability that a die will land on 1 or 2? (as a decimal)

• 0.25
• 0.5
• 0.3333

Multiple Choice

Look at the set of blocks. What is the probability of choosing a red block? (simplify your answer)

P(red) =

• 1/5

• 2/7

• 1/6

• 1/12

Multiple Choice

What is the probability of spinning the spinner and landing on blue?

• 3/8

• 1/8

• 3/4

• 1/4

Multiple Choice

A box has 3 limes, 5 grapes, and 2 oranges. What is the probability of reaching into the box and choosing a fruit that is NOT lime?

P (NOT lime)

• 3/10

• 30%

• 7/10

• Answer Not Here

Multiple Choice

What is the probability of spinning a yellow, green, or blue?

• 3/4

• 1/12

• 1/3

• 1/16

Multiple Choice

What is the probability of spinning an even number?

• 25%

• 33%

• 50%

• 75%

Multiple Choice

what is the probability of choosing a black hat

• 1 out of 6

• 2 out of 6

• 3 out of 6

• 5 out of 6

Multiple Choice

What is the probability of choosing a green

• 3 out of 5

• 3 out of 7

• 3 out of 6

• 1 out 6

Multiple Choice

Find the probability of rolling a 7 on a single die.

• 1/6
• 7/6
• 0
• 7/7