Assuming Probability

A piggy bank contains 4 quarters, 18 dimes, 10 nickels, and 8 pennies. A coin is chosen at random, not replaced, then another is chosen. Find each probability.

P (penny, then dime).

• 1/8

• 9/100

• 6/65

• 17/195

The spinner is divided into eight equal parts. Find the theoretical probability of landing on the given section of the spinner.P(white)=

• 1/8

• 5/8

• 7/8

• 3/7

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

A number cube is rolled twice. What is the probability of getting a 6 on the first roll, then a number less than 5 on the second roll? 

• 2/3

• 5/36

• 1/9

• 1/36

A spinner is divided into 4 equally sized selections. The sections are blue, green, red, and yellow. The results of 1000 spins are shown in the table.

What is the experimential probability of spinning a green? (use a reduced fraction)

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Vy is shopping for a car. It comes in red, blue, or silver. She can also choose a 2-door and 4-door version along with a manual or automatic transmission. What is the theoretical probability that Vy will pick 4-door car, automatic transmission and it being red or blue?

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What is the experimential probability of spinning a green? (use a reduced fraction)

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Probability can be written as ...

• a fraction

• a decimal

• a percent

• all of the above

A jar contains 2 pink, 6 red, and 4 blue marbles. If you pick one marble without looking, what is the probability that the marble you pick will be red or blue?

• 5/6

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/6

A likely chance event is closer to what number?

• 0

• 1

• .5

• 100