Understanding Probability in Math

What does probability measure in mathematics?

• The frequency of an event

• The duration of an event

• The certainty of an event not happening

• The likelihood of an event occurring

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What is the probability of rolling a four with a six-sided die?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/6

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What is the probability of rolling a number greater than four on a six-sided die?

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/3

What is the probability of not rolling a three on a six-sided die?

• 1/3

• 5/6

• 1/6

• 1/2

How many outcomes are considered when calculating the probability of rolling an even number on a six-sided die?

• Two

• Six

• Three

• Four

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What does a probability of 0 indicate about an event?

• It is impossible to happen

• It is unlikely to happen

• It is likely to happen

• It is certain to happen

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Which term describes an event with a probability of 0.75?

• Unlikely

• Likely

• Equally likely

• Impossible

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If a spinner is divided into 8 sections and 4 are red, what is the likelihood of landing on red?

• Certain

• Impossible

• Equally likely

• Unlikely

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In a jar with 10 marbles, if 7 are either green or pink, what is the likelihood of drawing a green or pink marble?

• Likely

• Unlikely

• Impossible

• Equally likely

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If a spinner has no green sections, what is the likelihood of landing on green?

• Impossible

• Equally likely

• Likely

• Unlikely

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