Representing probability

Representing probability

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at how we can represent probabilities as words and numbers.

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5 Questions

Q1.
When you roll a fair six-sided dice, it is harder to roll a six than a four.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
In a group of ten people, the probability that at least two were born on the same day of the week is 1.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
There is an even chance of it raining on any given day.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
If I roll a fair six-sided dice, I am more likely to get an even number than an odd number.
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Since a football team can either win, lose, or draw, the probability that they win must be one third.
Correct answer: False
True

Lesson appears in

UnitMaths / Probability