Probability

Probabilities give an indication of the chance that an event will happen.

Probabilities can be expressed as fractions, decimal fractions or percentages.

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Some Examples of Probabaility

Double Trouble  A die is thrown. What is the probability of throwing:

a. A four?
b. A number less than a 3?
c. An even number?

What is in the Bag? - A bag contains 6 white balls and 4 red balls. A student takes a ball from the bag.

What is the probability that the ball is:

a. White?
b. Red?
c. Green?
d. Red or white?