Math 8 · Unit 13: Probability · Cambridge Lower Secondary Maths Stage 8
13.1 Calculating probabilities
15 questions · e.g. A bag has 3 red, 5 blue, 2 green. P(blue)?
Questions
1. A bag has 3 red, 5 blue, 2 green. P(blue)?
Check2. A bag has 3 red, 5 blue and 2 green counters. What is P(not green)?
Check3. Two coins are tossed. P(one head and one tail)?
Check4. Two dice are rolled. How many outcomes are there?
Check5. Two fair dice are rolled. What is the probability of a total of 12?
Check6. Two fair dice are rolled. What is the probability of a total of 7?
Check7. P(rain) = 0.35. P(no rain)?
Check8. A spinner has P(red) = 0.2, P(blue) = 0.5. Only red, blue, green. P(green)?
Check9. A letter is chosen from PROBABILITY. P(B)?
Check10. A coin is tossed and a dice is rolled. How many outcomes are there?
Check11. A coin is tossed and a dice is rolled. What is P(head and a 6)?
Check12. Which can NOT be a probability?
Check13. Cards numbered 1–20. P(multiple of 5)?
Check14. Two fair dice are rolled. What is the probability of a double?
Check15. Mutually exclusive events …
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