Representing probability

In this lesson, we will look at how we can represent probabilities as words and numbers.

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Representing Probability

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Q1.When you roll a fair six-sided dice, it is harder to roll a six than a four.

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Q2.In a group of ten people, the probability that at least two were born on the same day of the week is 1.

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Q3.There is an even chance of it raining on any given day.

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Q4.If I roll a fair six-sided dice, I am more likely to get an even number than an odd number.

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Q5.Since a football team can either win, lose, or draw, the probability that they win must be one third.

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Representing Probability

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.When you roll a fair six-sided dice, it is harder to roll a six than a four.

1/5

Q2.In a group of ten people, the probability that at least two were born on the same day of the week is 1.

2/5

Q3.There is an even chance of it raining on any given day.

3/5

Q4.If I roll a fair six-sided dice, I am more likely to get an even number than an odd number.

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Q5.Since a football team can either win, lose, or draw, the probability that they win must be one third.

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Lesson summary: Representing probability

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