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Probability Questions With Examples

Probability measures the likelihood of an event occurring, represented by a number between 0 and 1. Key concepts include sample space, events, and the basic formula for calculating probability. Understanding probability is essential for informed decision-making in various real-world situations.

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Probability Questions With Examples

Probability measures the likelihood of an event occurring, represented by a number between 0 and 1. Key concepts include sample space, events, and the basic formula for calculating probability. Understanding probability is essential for informed decision-making in various real-world situations.

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Probability is the measure of the likelihood that an event will occur.

Here's a breakdown of
probability with examples:
Basic Concepts:
●​ Probability: A number between 0 and 1 (or 0% and 100%) that expresses the likelihood
of an event.
○​ 0 means the event is impossible.
○​ 1 means the event is certain.
●​ Sample Space: The set of all possible outcomes of an experiment.
●​ Event: A subset of the sample space.
Basic Formula:
●​ Probability of an event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible
outcomes)
Examples:
1.​ Coin Toss:
○​ What is the probability of getting heads when you toss a fair coin?
■​ Sample space: {Heads, Tails}
■​ Favorable outcome: {Heads}
■​ Probability = 1/2 or 50%
2.​ Rolling a Die:
○​ What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a six-sided die?
■​ Sample space: {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}
■​ Favorable outcome: {4}
■​ Probability = 1/6
○​ What is the probability of rolling an even number?
■​ Favorable outcome: {2,4,6}
■​ Probability = 3/6 which simplifies to 1/2.
3.​ Drawing Cards:
○​ What is the probability of drawing an ace from a standard deck of 52 cards?
■​ There are 4 aces in a deck.
■​ Probability = 4/52, which simplifies to 1/13.
4.​ Marbles in a Bag:
○​ A bag contains 5 red marbles, 3 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. What is the
probability of drawing a red marble?
■​ Total marbles: 5 + 3 + 2 = 10
■​ Favorable outcome: 5 red marbles
■​ Probability = 5/10, which simplifies to 1/2.
Key Points:
●​ Probability is used in many real-world situations, such as weather forecasting, games of
chance, and risk assessment.
●​ Understanding basic probability can help you make informed decisions.
●​ When calculating probability it is very important to clearly define the sample space.

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