Understanding Fractions in Real-Life Probability Scenarios

A bag contains 4 red marbles and 6 blue marbles. What is the probability of randomly selecting a red marble?

• 0.5

• 0.6

• 0.4

• 0.2

In a class of 30 students, 12 are girls. What is the probability of randomly choosing a girl from the class?

• 0.5

• 0.2

• 0.4

• 0.3

A spinner has 3 equal sections: red, green, and blue. What is the probability of landing on green?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2/3

If you flip a coin, what is the probability of getting heads? Express your answer as a fraction.

• 1/3

• 2/5

• 3/4

• 1/2

A deck of cards has 52 cards. What is the probability of drawing an Ace?

• 1/26

• 1/52

• 1/4

• 1/13

In a fruit basket with 5 apples, 3 bananas, and 2 oranges, what is the probability of picking a banana?

• 0.4

• 0.3

• 0.1

• 0.5

A die is rolled. What is the probability of rolling an even number?

• 3/6

• 1/3

• 2/5

• 1/2

In a jar with 10 candies (4 chocolate, 6 gummy), what is the probability of picking a chocolate candy?

• 0.4

• 1.0

• 0.2

• 0.6

If a student has a 70% chance of passing a test, what is the probability that they will not pass?

• 0.4

• 0.1

• 0.5

• 0.3

A box contains 8 toys: 3 cars, 2 dolls, and 3 balls. What is the probability of selecting a doll?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 1/5

• 1/3