Likelihood of Events

A die is rolled. What is the probability that the result is less than 3 ?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/6

A bag contains 5 quarters, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies. What is the probability of picking a quarter?

• 5/11

• 5/6

• 1/3

• 5

What is the probability that you choose blue? *simplify your fraction*

• 8/26

• 4/13

• 8/25

• 1/3

There are 15 girls and 15 boys in 8th period. If Terry randomly selects a member of 8th period, what is the probability that she will select a boy?

• 15/15

• 1/2

• 15/40

• 8/15

If the probability of an event happening is between 0 and 50%, we say the event is "unlikely."

If the probability of an event happening is between 50 and 100%, we say the event is "likely."

The arrow shows that the probability of an event happening is about 80%. Is this event likely or unlikely?

• Unlikely (no es probable)

• Likely (probable)

What is the probability of spinning a 2 on the spinner?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/8

• 1/4

What is the probability the spinner stops on yellow?

• .05

• 50%

• 25%

• 3/8

What is the probability of spinning an even number?

• 16 2/3%

• 33 1/3%

• 50%

• 75%

The spinner shown is spun. 
Find P(number less than 6).

• ⁶/₈ or 75%

• ¹/₈ or 12.5%

• ⁵/₈ or 62.5%

• ³/₈ or 37.5%

What is the probability of spinning red?

• 0

• 5/12

• 1/2

• 3/4