Probability Quiz

Use the word bank to fill in the blanks. 1. A number between 0 and 1 that measures the likelihood of an event happening is its probability.2. Equally likely means that events have the same chance of occurring.3. One event is unlikely if it has a smaller probability of happening.4. Certain means that something will definitely happen.5. A(n) event is impossible if it has a probability of 0.6. A(n) outcome is a possible result of an experiment. 7. What is the probability of spinning a B? 1 1 3 1 8. What is the probability of spinning a B or a D? 1 1 3 1 9. What is the probability of spinning a number? 1 1 1 0 10. There are 20 limes and 10 lemons in a bowl. If Lauren picks one without looking, what is the probability that it is a lemon? Write your answer in simplest form. 1 10 2 20 11. Becky can swim 8 laps in 15 minutes. How long does it take her swim 32 laps? 30 min 40 min 45 min 60 min 12 How many outcomes are there if a number cube is rolled one time? 1 6 12 24 13. What is the probability of pulling a card with stripes? 1 2 3 4 14. What is the probability of pulling a card with stars or dots? 1 5 6 4 15. What is the probability of pulling a card with dots or stripes? 1 2 3 4 16. Dylan went to a banquet. At the end of the meal, equal amounts of pieces of chocolate, blueberry, and pecan pie were passed out randomly to the guests. What is the probability that Dylan will receive the apple pie? 017. There are 4 crayons in a box and 3 markers in another box. Each crayon and marker is a different color. How many outcomes are there is a crayon and a marker are selected? 1218. A piggy bank contains 4 pennies, 7 nickels, 6 dimes, and 7 quarters. If a coin is chosen at random, which two coins are equally likely to be chosen? nickel and quarter19. A letter is chosen at random from the word MATH. Is selecting a vowel certain, impossible, likely, or unlikely? unlikely