Vocab
Simple Probability
Simple Probability
Fundamental Counting Principal
Trivia
100
Term used to describe an event that has no chance of occurring.
IMPOSSIBLE
100
What is the likelihood of landing on pink? Write your probability as a fraction.
1/5
100
Will rolls a regular 6-sides die. What is the probability he rolls a 4? Express your answer as a fraction.
1/6
100
Clark is at a froyo spot. They offer 3 sizes of bowls, 7 flavors, and 28 toppings. If he chooses a size, a flavor, and a topping, how many different combinations are possible?
588
100
In what galaxy is our solar system located?
The Milky Way
200
Term used to describe an event that is guaranteed to happen.
CERTAIN
200
What is the probability of landing on an odd number? Express your probability as a decimal.
0.5
200
Fiona picks a card randomly from the deck. What is the probability she picks a red card? Express this probability as a percentage.
50%
200
Amanda is at the nail salon. There are 3 different nail shapes, 42 different colors, and 3 different design choices. If she chooses one shape, one color, and one design, how many different nail combinations are there?
378
200
What is the world record for the longest hiccupping spree?
68 years
50 months
82 days
68 years
300
This type of probability is calculated AFTER an experiement is performed.
Experimental Probability
300
What is the probability of landing on a 2 or a 7? Express the probability as a percentage.
25%
300
1. Grant spins the spinner below. What is the theoretical probability he lands on green (as a fraction)?
2. If he spun it 50 times and landed on green 13 times, what is the experimental probability of landing on green (as a fraction)?
1/5
13/50
300
Billy is ordering a sub. He must choose from rye, wheat or white bread, then turkey, ham, or pepperoni, and finally provolone, American, or Swiss cheese. How many different sandwich combinations are there if he chooses one bread type, one meat, and one cheese?
27
300
Which American state is the largest (by area)?
Alaska
400
This type of probability describes the expected outcome (what should happen in a perfect world)
Theoretical Probability
400
If you reach into the box without looking, what is the probability of you picking a bag of Doritos, as a simplified fraction?
1/3
400
If you close your eyes and grab a bag from the box, what is the probability you get Smartfood, as a percentage (round to the nearest tenth)
10.7%
400
Bella flips a coin, rolls a regular die, then picks a card from the deck. How many different outcomes are there?
624
400
Which animal has no vocal cords?
Giraffe
500
How many cards are in each suit in a deck of cards?
13
500
Matthew's teacher is randomly passing out snacks after the PSSAs. There are 5 bags of Taki's, 3 bags of popcorn, 7 bags of cookies, and 5 packages of pringles.
What is the probability that Matthew gets Taki's? Express this probability as a simplified fraction, decimal, and percentage.
1/4
0.25
25%
500
What is the difference between experimental and theoretical probability?
Theoretical is what is expected to happen, experimental is what actually happened (vary)
500
Calvin flips a coin 3 times, then rolls a die 2 times. How many different outcomes are there?
288
500
What is the name of Ms. Ruppel's dog?
Miso