Basic Probability

Is it certain or impossible for the spinner to land on orange?

• imposssible
• certain

Which color marble is unlikely to be pulled from the jar?

• Green

• Red

• Blue

What is the probability of selecting a cherry piece of candy?

• 3 out of 12

• 3 out of 3

• 3 out of 9

• 4 out of 10

Is it likely, unlikely, certain or impossible to select a red marble from a box of 12 red marbles?

• likely

• unlikely

• certain

• impossible

Is it unlikely, likely, equally likely or impossible to roll an even number when you roll a die one time?

• unlikely

• likely

• equally likely

• impossible

Is it likely, unlikely, equally likely or impossible to select a boy on a field trip from group of 35 students with 12 girls and 23 boys?

• likely

• unlikely

• equally likely

• impossible

Is it likely, unlikely, certain or impossible to select of red marble from a box of marbles that have 12 white marbles?

• likely

• unlikely

• certain

• impossible

Are you likely or unlikely to do well on your math test if you practice and study before, give your best effort, and work out all your problems on your test?

• likely

• unlikely

Erin spins the spinner one time. Which of the following best describes the chances that the spinner will land on red?

• Impossible

• Unlikely

• Likely

• Certain

Steven has a bag of 12 yellow marbles, 3 blue marbles, and 1 red marble. How likely is it that he will reach in and pull out a red marble?

• Impossible

• Unlikely

• Likely

• Certain