Holiday Theoretical Probability 2

Scenario: At a holiday party, there are 16 ornaments in a basket. Each ornament is wrapped in one of four colors of paper:

• Red Paper: 6 ornaments

• Green Paper: 5 ornaments

• Gold Paper: 4 ornaments

• Silver Paper: 1 ornament

Question: What is the probability of selecting a gold ornament?

(a)  

Scenario: During a Hanukkah celebration, there are 12 candles on the menorah. Each candle is one of four colors:

• Blue: 5 candles

• White: 4 candles

• Yellow: 2 candles

• Purple: 1 candle

Question: What is the probability of lighting a yellow candle?

(a)  

Scenario: At a holiday movie night, there are 20 movies to choose from. Each movie falls into one of four genres:

• Comedy: 7 movies

• Drama: 5 movies

• Action: 4 movies

• Romance: 4 movies

Question: What is the probability of selecting a drama movie?

(a)  

Scenario: At a holiday cookie decorating party, there are 24 cookies. Each cookie is shaped like one of four designs:

• Star: 8 cookies

• Tree: 6 cookies

• Snowman: 6 cookies

• Bell: 4 cookies

Question: What is the probability of selecting a bell-shaped cookie?

(a)  

Scenario: At a holiday party, there are 18 drinks available:

• Eggnog: 6 drinks

• Hot Chocolate: 5 drinks

• Apple Cider: 4 drinks

• Lemonade: 3 drinks

Question: What is the probability of selecting an eggnog?

(a)  

Scenario: There are 16 Christmas stockings, each containing one of four types of gifts:

• Toys: 6 stockings

• Candy: 5 stockings

• Socks: 3 stockings

• Scarves: 2 stockings

Question: What is the probability of selecting a stocking with socks?

(a)  

Scenario: At a New Year's party, there are 12 resolution slips:

• Exercise More: 4 slips

• Read More: 3 slips

• Travel More: 3 slips

• Save Money: 2 slips

Question: What is the probability of selecting a slip with "Travel More"?

(a)  

Scenario: At a holiday gift exchange, there are 20 gift boxes:

• Red Paper: 7 boxes

• Green Paper: 5 boxes

• Silver Paper: 4 boxes

• Blue Paper: 4 boxes

Question: What is the probability of selecting a gift box with silver paper?

(a)  

Scenario: At a holiday gathering, there are 24 holiday cards:

• Christmas Cards: 10 cards

• Hanukkah Cards: 6 cards

• New Year's Cards: 5 cards

• Thanksgiving Cards: 3 cards

Question: What is the probability of selecting a Hanukkah card?

(a)  

Scenario: For a gingerbread house decorating contest, there are 16 candies:

• Red Candies: 6 candies

• Green Candies: 5 candies

• White Candies: 4 candies

• Yellow Candies: 1 candy

Question: What is the probability of selecting a green candy?

(a)