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Homework20.2

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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 anevent gets closer to 1, the event becomes more likely.

Impossible Certain

Probability Probability0 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, whatoutcomes are possible?

Show Your Work

purple

blue

yellow

yellow

red

yellowgreen

purple

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