Understanding Probability Basics

Understanding Probability Basics

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Mathematics

7th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is probability?

Back

Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you calculate the probability of an event?

Back

Probability of an event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes).

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a favorable outcome in probability?

Back

A favorable outcome is the specific result that we are interested in when calculating probability.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the total number of outcomes?

Back

The total number of outcomes is the sum of all possible results in a probability experiment.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a jar contains 4 red, 5 blue, and 6 yellow candies, how many total candies are there?

Back

Total candies = 4 (red) + 5 (blue) + 6 (yellow) = 15 candies.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the probability of picking a yellow candy from a jar with 4 red, 5 blue, and 6 yellow candies?

Back

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In a box with 8 red balls and 12 blue balls, what is the total number of balls?

Back

Total balls = 8 (red) + 12 (blue) = 20 balls.

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