Calculating Probability as a Fraction

The video tutorial introduces the concept of probability, explaining how chance is represented using words and numbers. It covers the use of fractions and decimals to describe the likelihood of events, providing examples with a six-sided die and jelly beans. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of accuracy in expressing probability and guides viewers through calculating probabilities in different scenarios.

Which of the following words is used to describe an event that is certain to happen?

• Likely

• Unlikely

• Impossible

• Certain

What is the probability of rolling a 2 on a 6-sided die expressed as a fraction?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/6

• 1/4

How many possible outcomes are there when rolling a 6-sided die?

• 6

• 7

• 5

• 4

What is the simplified fraction for the probability of rolling an even number on a 6-sided die?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

If there are 8 jelly beans in a bag, what is the probability of picking a yellow jelly bean?

• 1/8

• 4/8

• 2/8

• 3/8

What is the probability of picking a jelly bean that is not red from a bag of 8 jelly beans?

• 5/8

• 1/2

• 6/8

• 3/4

What is the probability of picking a blue jelly bean from the bag?

• 0

• 1/2

• 1/8

• 1/4