Probability of Pulling a Yellow Marble

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the probability of drawing a yellow marble from a bag containing different colored marbles. It begins by counting the marbles of each color and then introduces the concept of probability as the ratio of favorable outcomes to total outcomes. The tutorial walks through the calculation process, showing that the probability of picking a yellow marble is 3/8. The explanation is reiterated to ensure understanding.

What is the main objective of the problem discussed in the video?

• To identify the color of the marbles

• To calculate the weight of each marble

• To determine the probability of pulling a yellow marble

• To find the total number of marbles in the bag

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

How many yellow marbles are in the bag?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following colors is NOT mentioned as being in the bag?

• Blue

• Red

• Purple

• Green

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CCSS.1.NBT.A.1

What is the total number of marbles in the bag?

• Nine

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

How is probability defined in the context of this problem?

• The color of the marbles

• The total number of marbles

• The number of yellow marbles

• The odds of picking a yellow marble compared to others

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

What is the probability of pulling a yellow marble from the bag?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 3/8

• 1/8

How many favorable outcomes are there for pulling a yellow marble?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the total number of possible outcomes when pulling a marble from the bag?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

Which concept is reiterated at the end of the video?

• The number of marbles

• The concept of probability

• The color of the marbles

• The weight of the marbles

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

What fraction represents the probability of picking a yellow marble?

• 1/4

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/8

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B