7.8 Experimental Probability

The experimental probability that Jonah will catch a fly ball is equal to 7/8. About what percent of the time will Jonah catch a fly ball?

• 55%

• 66%

• 77%

• 88%

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

If the probability of an event is 0.99, which of the following best describes the event?

• The event will never occur

• There is a small chance that the event will occur

• The event is likely to occur

• The event will definitely occur

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

Rylee is on a weekend fishing trip with her family. So far she has caught 4 trout, 10 catfish, and 13 bluegill. What is the probability that the next fish that Rylee catches will be a catfish?

• 37%

• 15%

• 48%

• 38%

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Experimental Probability is:

• What Will happen 
• What actually happens
• What should happen
• What I think Happens

Theoretical Probability is?

• What Should happen
• What does happen
• What Will Happen
• What I want to Happen

You have three sticks. Each stick has one red side and one blue side. You throw the sticks 10 times and record the results.

Use the table to find the experimental probability of tossing 3 blue.

• 2/5

• 2/10

• 1/5

• 3/10

A bag contains 30 pieces of candy. There are 15 grape, 7 cherry, 3 lemon, 5 strawberry. What is the probability of drawing a lemon?

• 3
• 1/10
• 3/10
• 30%

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

Bella spun a spinner with three sections. Using her results, find the likelihood that Bella lands on a red or yellow on her next spin.

• 4/5

• 2/5

• 3/5

What is the experimental probability of tails? (based on image)

• 1/2
• 7/16
• 9/16

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

CCSS.7.SP.C.6

CCSS.7.SP.C.7

A number cube is rolled 24 times and lands on 2 four times and on 6 three times. What is the experimental probability of landing on 2?

• 1 out of 6 times
• 1 out of 12 times
• 3 out of 24 times
• 1 out of 4 times

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CCSS.7.SP.C.6