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Theoretical vs. Experimental Probability (ASSESSMENT)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A number between 1 and 3 is chosen 30 times. Results are shown in the table above. What is the theoretical probability of choosing a 2.

a)

1/3

b)

12/30

c)

2/3

d)

2/12

2.

A number between 1 and 3 is chosen 30 times. Results are shown in the table above. What is the experimental probability of choosing a 2. There is more than one answer.

a)

12/30

b)

1/3

c)

2/5

d)

2/12

3.

The bar graph shows the results of spinning the spinner 200 times. What is the experimental probability of landing on a 3?

a)
b)
c)
d)
4.

The arrow is spun 15 times and landed 4 times on the section labeled Q. Which statement is true?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Brooke has a box of crayons. 45 are yellow, 12 are green, 25 are blue, and 7 are red. If Brooke selects a crayon at random, which color crayon would she be most likely to select?

a)

yellow

b)

green

c)

blue

d)

red

6.

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 10%. Is this event likely or unlikely?

a)

Unlikely (no es probable)

b)

Likely (probable)

7.

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?

a)

Unlikely (no es probable)

b)

Likely (probable)

8.

What is the theoretical probability of the spinner landing on a section that is green or red ?

a)

2/6

b)

1/5

c)

2/5

d)

1/5

9.

What is the experimental probability of the spinner landing on a section that is green or red ?

a)

5/10

b)

1/2

c)

2/5

d)

1/5

10.

A bag has 4 green marbles, 3 red, 2 blue and 1 yellow. What is the theoretical probability of pulling a red?

a)

3/10

b)

3/6

c)

1/9

d)

1/3