Using a phrase to describe Probability
Describe the probability of a lightning striking a very specific location.
(Highly unlikely, unlikely, 50/50 chance, likely, or highly likely.)
Highly unlikely
Paul is trying to hit a target as many times as possible.
He shoots 95 shots on the target out of a total 100 shots.
Find the probability in fractions that his next shot will be on target. (example- 𝓍/𝓎)
19/20
In a fruit basket there are 5 oranges, 10 mangoes, and 8 apples. What is the probability of picking a mango or an apple?
Write in Fractions.
5/23
What is the probability of a newborn baby being a boy?
50/50 chance
In a bag there are 7 red balls, 2 white balls, and 1 blue ball. Find the probability that someone picks the white ball.
1/5
In a class of 40 students 24 like banana, 16 like pears, and 10 like both the fruits. What is the probability that a student likes none of these two fruits?
1/4
What is the probability of winning the lottery?
Highly unlikely
If you have to choose 5 out of a hundred numbers in a lottery, what is the probability that you would win?
1/20
What is the probability that a tree will fall during a thunderstorm?
Highly likely
A sniper is training his accuracy with an accuracy test. He hits 43 shots on target from a total 50 shots.
Write in decimals, the probability that the next shot will be on target.
0.86
What is the probability that you will win a game of chess against an equally skilled opponent who thinks just like you?
The world chess champion, Magnus Carlsen, plays 786 games. He wins 781 of those games.
Find the probability that he will win the next game.
(Round off to 3 decimal places)
0.994