Math Homework Probability
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The document discusses probability and likelihood of events. It explains that the probability of an event describes how likely it is to occur, with 0 being impossible and 1 being certain. It then provides examples of determining which of two events spinning on a spinner is less likely to occur, such as purple or blue versus green or orange.
Math Homework Probability
- 1. Copyright © Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. Use with text pages 530–531. Homework 20.2 Name Date Probability Concepts The probability of an event describes the likelihood the event will occur. As the probability of an event gets closer to 0, the event becomes less likely. As the probability of an event gets closer to 1, the event becomes more likely. Impossible Certain Probability Probability 0 1 You spin once on the spinner at the right. Tell which event is less likely. If necessary, describe an event as impossible or certain. 1. red or purple 2. orange or brown 3. yellow or purple 4. green or any other color 5. purple or blue 6. green or orange 7. silver or gold 8. yellow or blue Problem Solving 9. If Mack tosses a coin two times, what outcomes are possible? Show Your Work purple blue yellow yellow red yellowgreen purple