Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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| 1. | Select the terms to complete the sentences.
The results obtained from an actual experiment is called _____
probability.
The results obtained when using a chart or a list is called the
_______ probability.
NOTE to
Editor - you may want to check and change the above. I am not sure it is worded correctly,
and the manuscript really did not describe these very clearly, but I think that it is important for
students to understand the difference.
a. | experimental; theoretical | b. | theoretical;
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| 2. | What
is the theoretical probability of rolling a 5 when rolling a standard six-sided
die?
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| 3. | Calculate the theoretical probability of the event P(odd) when rolling a standard
six-sided die.
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| 4. | Calculate the theoretical probability of obtaining a tail when tossing one
coin.
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| 5. | In a
standard deck of cards, what is the probability of drawing a red card?
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| 6. | In a
standard deck of cards, what is the probability of drawing a black card less than
8?
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| 7. | Using
the spinner shown, what is the probability of spinning a number that is a multiple of
2?
{Graphic - insert graphic of spinner as shown in manuscript for
Question 5 section 12.2}
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| 8. | There
are 12 blue marbles and 6 purple marbles in a bag. Tim will choose one marble without looking.
Calculate the theoretical probability P(purple).
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| 9. | There
are 12 blue marbles and 6 purple marbles in a bag. Tim will choose one marble without looking.
Calculate the theoretical probability P(green).
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| 10. | There
are 12 blue marbles and 6 purple marbles in a bag. Tim will choose one marble without looking.
Calculate the theoretical probability P(blue or purple).
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