WorksheetsQuiz on Likelihood
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
What is the probability of a coin landing on its back?
impossible
unlikely
as likely as unlikely
likely
In a deck of cards, what is the likelihood of selecting a red card?
unlikely
as likely as unlikely
likely
certain
What is the probability of rolling a sum of one with a pair of dice?
impossible
unlikely
equally likely
likely
What is the probability of spinning a blue or red?
unlikely
equally likely
likely
certain
Ben has two marbles of the same size in his pocket, a green one and a red one. He puts his hand into his pocket and, without looking, takes out a red marble.
impossible
unlikely
even chance
likely
certain
Cindy has three marbles of the same size in her pocket, a green, a blue and a red marble. She puts her hand into her pocket and, without looking, takes out a red marble.
impossible
unlikely
even chance
likely
certain
Leroy has six red marbles of the same size in his pocket. He puts his hand into his pocket and, without looking, takes out a blue marble.
impossible
unlikely
even chance
likely
certain
Nosipho has ten marbles of the same size in her pocket, 6 white and 4 red marbles. She takes out a white marble when she puts her hand in her pocket without looking.
impossible
unlikely
even chance
likely
certain
A slice of bread with butter and jam spread on one side is dropped on the floor. It lands with the jam side facing up.
impossible
unlikely
even chance
likely
certain
A coin is tossed to decide who has the kick-off in a soccer match. Bafana wins the toss at the start of their next match.
certain
likely
even chance
unlikely
impossible
GYPSY is to travel or roam from place to place. What is the likelihood of getting a consonant letter in the word, GYPSY?
certain
likely
even chance
unlikely
impossible
A light bulb which is expected to last for 300 hours blows after 2 hours.
certain
likely
even chance
unlikely
impossible
You will turn 2 years old on your next birthday.
certain
likely
even chance
unlikely
impossible
Two percent of the valves in new soccer balls are defective. You buy a ball with a good valve.
certain
likely
even chance
unlikely
impossible
What is the likelihood you choose a 2 from the numbers 1-10?
Impossible
Unlikely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Likely
Certain
What is the likelihood you choose an even number from the numbers 1-10?
Impossible
Unlikely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Likely
Certain
What is the likelihood you choose a 0 from the numbers 1-10?
Impossible
Unlikely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Likely
Certain
What is the likelihood you choose a number from the numbers 1-10?
Impossible
Unlikely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Likely
Certain
What is the likelihood you choose a number greater than 1 from the numbers 1-10?
Impossible
Unlikely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Likely
Certain
What is the probability of spinning an even number?
16 2/3%
33 1/3%
50%
75%
In a cookie jar, there are 2 sugar cookies and 10 chocolate chip cookies. If a cookie is selected randomly, how likely is it that it will be a sugar cookie?
certain
likely
equally likely
unlikely
impossible
In a cookie jar, there are 2 sugar cookies and 10 chocolate chip cookies. If a cookie is selected randomly, how likely is it that it will be a sugar cookie?
certain
likely
equally likely
unlikely
impossible
