Probability and Sample Spaces

What is the probability of the spinner landing on red?

• 5/12

• 7/12

• 5/5

• 5/10 or 1/2

A bag has 3 red marbles, 2 blue and 4 green and 1 yellow. What is the theoretical probability of pulling a red?

• 3/10

• 3/9

• 1/10

• 1/9

Which of the following best describes the likelihood of the spinner landing on a number less than 6?

• impossible

• unlikely

• equally likely

• likely

• certain

The following M & M colors are in the bowl:
4 yellow, 6 orange, 3 green, 5 blue, 2 brown
What is the probability of selecting a brown candy?

• 2/18

• 1/9

• 2/20

• 1/10

What is the probability of spinning the spinner and landing on and A? (Remember to simplify your answer)

• 1/8

• 3/4

• 3/8

• 1/4

What is the probability of spinning a yellow, green, or blue?

• 3/4

• 1/12

• 1/3

• 1/16

A box has 3 limes, 5 grapes, and 2 oranges. What is the probability of reaching into the box and choosing a fruit that is NOT lime?

P (NOT lime)

• 3/10

• 30%

• 7/10

• Answer Not Here

What is the probability of spinning the spinner and landing on blue?

• 3/8

• 1/8

• 3/4

• 1/4

Look at the set of blocks. What is the probability of choosing a red block? (simplify your answer)

P(red) =

• 1/5

• 2/7

• 1/6

• 1/12

A(n) _____________________ is all the possible outcomes of an experiment.

• sample space

• trial

• experiment

• event