Probability Challenge

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What is probability?

Back

Probability is the chance that some event will occur.

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What does it mean if an event is 'equally likely'?

Back

It means that the chances of the event happening are the same as it not happening.

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How many flavors of PopTarts are offered?

Back

3 flavors: Strawberry, Blueberry, and Cherry.

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What is the probability of flipping heads on a coin?

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The probability is 'equally likely' for heads or tails.

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If there are 3 types of bread and 5 types of sandwiches, how many possible outcomes are there?

Back

15 possible outcomes.

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What is the probability of not getting purple on a spinner with 5 sections, 1 of which is purple?

Back

The probability is 4/5.

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What is a sample space?

Back

A sample space is a list of all possible outcomes of an event.

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If you roll a die, what are the possible outcomes?

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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

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What does 'impossible' mean in probability?

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It means that the event cannot happen at all.

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What does 'likely' mean in probability?

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It means that the event has a good chance of happening.