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Try It Out -- Chapter 12, Lesson 2



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 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; experimental
 

 2. 

What is the theoretical probability of rolling a 5 when rolling a standard six-sided die?
a.
5
b.
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c.
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 3. 

Calculate the theoretical probability of the event P(odd) when rolling a standard six-sided die.
a.
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c.
1
b.
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d.
0
 

 4. 

Calculate the theoretical probability of obtaining a tail when tossing one coin.
a.
1
b.
0
c.
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 5. 

In a standard deck of cards, what is the probability of drawing a red card?
a.
26
c.
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b.
52
d.
0
 

 6. 

In a standard deck of cards, what is the probability of drawing a black card less than 8?
a.
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b.
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c.
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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}
a.
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c.
1
b.
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d.
0
 

 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).
a.
0
c.
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b.
1
d.
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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).
a.
0
c.
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b.
1
d.
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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).
a.
0
c.
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b.
1
d.
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