Simple Probability Outcomes

If you choose from the following M & M colors, what is the probability that you choose blue?
5 green
6 yellow
8 blue
7 brown

• 8/26

• 4/13

• 8/25

• 1/3

The probability of an event occurring, P(A), can be expressed as a fraction, decimal, or percent.

• True

• False

A regular 6-sided die is to be rolled one time. What is the probability that the number 5 is rolled?

• 1/5

• 5/6

• 1/6

• 6/5

Melissa rolled a number cube that has sides labeled 1 to 6. What is the probability that she rolled a 2 or a 3?

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/4

Jasons deli has three meal options. The sandwich (chicken salad, turkey, grilled cheese), the side (chips, french fries, fruit cup), and the drink (soda or water). What is the probability that someone chooses a meal with chips with a soda?

• 1/18

• 1/2

• 1/6

• Answer Not Here

A ten sided die is rolled.

P (3 or 5)

• 3/10

• 1/5

• 1/10

• 25%

A box has 3 limes, 5 grapes, and 2 oranges.

P (NOT lime)

• 3/10

• 30%

• 7/10

• Answer Not Here

A box has 6 red pens, 8 black pens, 2 blue pens, and 4 purple pens.

P(NOT red or blue)

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 3/10

• 7/10

What is the probability of spinning at landing on a even blue piece?

• 3/8

• 1/8

• 3/4

• Answer Not Here

Amelia receives a treat bag. The treat bag contains 10 gumballs, 5 pixie sticks, 2 bracelets, and 3 chocolates. If Amelia selects 3 items from her treat bag without looking and gives them to her sister, which could NOT represent a possible outcome for the items Amelia selects?

• gumball, gumball, gumball

• pixie stick, gumball, chocolate

• bracelet, bracelet, bracelet

• gumball, gumball, pixie stick