Basic Probability - Year 8

Probability is ...

• the chance that some event will occur.
• a game that involves coins.
• a guarantee.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

Probability can be written as ...

• a fraction
• a decimal
• a percent
• all of the above

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

Probability can be between which two numbers (not percents)?

• 10 and 20

• 0 and 100

• 0 and 1

• All Numbers are possible

Which word best describes the probability that it will rain today?

• Certain

• Impossible

• Likely

• Very unlikely

Which word best describes the probability that I will see a flying pig today?

• Certain

• Impossible

• Likely

• Very unlikely

Tags

CCSS.7.SP.C.5

Which word best describes the probability that the sun will rise tomorrow?

• Certain

• Impossible

• Likely

• Very unlikely

Which number represents a certain probability?

• 0

• 0.5

• 1

• 100

Which number represents an impossible probability?

• 0

• 1

• 0.5

• 100

Which number represents an even chance?

• 0

• 1

• 0.5

• 100

The probability that I will eat cake after school today is 0.7. What is the probability that I won't eat cake after school today?

• 0.7

• 0.3

• 30

• 0%