Probability Practice

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of how likely an event is to occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound made with the vocal tract open, such as A, E, I, O, U.

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.K.3B

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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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Probability = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes).

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of choosing a vowel from the word MATHROCKS?

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2/9, because there are 2 vowels (A, O) out of 9 letters.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is an even number?

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An even number is an integer that is exactly divisible by 2.

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

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What is the probability of spinning an even number on a spinner with numbers 1 to 6?

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3/6, because there are 3 even numbers (2, 4, 6) out of 6 total numbers.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What colors of M & M candies are in the bowl?

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4 yellow, 6 orange, 3 green, 5 blue, 2 brown.

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CCSS.1.MD.C.4

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What is the probability of picking a yellow or green M & M?

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7/20, because there are 4 yellow and 3 green candies out of 20 total.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the probability of selecting a brown candy from the M & M bowl?

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1/10, because there are 2 brown candies out of 20 total.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of picking a blue or red flower seed?

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5/10, because there are 5 blue or red seeds out of 10 total.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7