Probability with a Deck of Cards
Probability with Dice
Probability Vocabulary
Organized Counting
Theoretical vs.
Experimental
Experimental
Probability Potluck
Random
100
P(2)= ?
52 cards in a deck with four of each number because there are four suits (diamonds, hearts, clubs, and spades)
1/13
100
What is the probability of rolling snake eyes?
1/36
100
The results that you want to happen in an experiment
D_______ O_______
Desired Outcome
100
You are choosing:
- 1 shirt: Red, Blue, or Green
- 1 pair of pants: Jeans or Shorts
How many total outfit combinations are possible?
6
100
Miss Murch found the probability of drawing a spade to be 1/5. Did she find the theoretical or experimental probability?
Experimental Probability
100
Given a 4 color spinner with equal parts (red, blue, yellow, green) what is the probability of spinning red?
1/4
100
When you mix all the colors of light, what color do you get?
White
200
P(queen of hearts)= ?
1/52
200
P(sum of 3)= ?
1/16
200
All results that could occur from an experiment
All Possible Outcomes or Sample Space
200
A pizza shop offers:
- 2 crusts (Thin, Thick)
- 2 sauces (Alfredo, Marinara)
- 3 toppings (Pepperoni, Sausage, Veggies)
How many different pizzas can be made?
12
200
What is the theoretical probability of landing on green or blue?
1/2
200
Given a 4 color spinner with equal parts (red, blue, yellow, green) what is the probability of spinning purple?
0
200
The name of Mrs. Doyle's dogs.
Rascal & Buckley
300
P(4 or 7)= ?
2/13
300
Probability of rolling the doubles (same number) on both dice?
1/6
300
Probability is always between what 2 numbers
What is 0 and 1?
300
You flip 3 coins. How many different outcomes are there?
8
300
What is the experimental probability of landing on green or blue?
3/8
300
You have a bag of marbles, four red and five green. What is the probability of choosing red then green with replacement?
(4/9) * (5/9)= 20/81 = 0.247
300
What is the strongest muscle in the human body?
The jaw muscle (called the masseter muscle).
400
P(drawing a card with a 2,3 or 4 on it?)= ?
3/13
400
What is the probability of rolling a six then a number less than 3?
1/18
400
A ratio or product of the likelihood of an event(s) determined by mathematical facts known to us.
Theoretical Probability
400
A student says:
“There are 4 choices for ice cream and 3 toppings, so there are 7 combinations.”
👉 What mistake did they make? What is the correct answer?
Mistake: Added instead of multiplied
Correct: 4 × 3 = 12
400
What is the theoretical probability of not landing on green?
3/4
400
Given a 4 color spinner with equal parts (red, blue, yellow, green) what is the probability of spinning red then blue?
1/2
400
Which metal is found the most at the center of the Earth?
Iron
500
P(not an ace)= ?
12/13
500
P(not a sum of 12)= ?
35/36
500
What actually occurs in an experiment when you conduct an experiment(s).
Experimental Probability
500
You are choosing:
- 1 appetizer (3 choices)
- 1 entrée (4 choices)
- 1 dessert (2 choices)
BUT you cannot choose dessert option #2 if you pick entrée #4.
👉 How many total possible meals are there?
21
500
What is the experimental probability of not landing on green?
17/20
500
You have a bag of marbles, four red and five green. What is the probability of choosing a red marble then a green marble ?
(4/9) * (4/8) = 16/72 = 0.222
500
How much does a cloud weigh?
Around 1 Million Pounds