Definition of Probability (HSC SSCE Mathematics Standard): Quizzes

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Definition of Probability
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What is the formula for calculating probability?

P(E)=n(E)n(S)P(E) = \frac{n(E)}{n(S)}

In probability notation, what does n(E)n(E) represent?

Number of favourable outcomes

What does n(S)n(S) represent in the probability formula?

Total number of possible outcomes

You have 7 one dollar and 3 two dollar coins. What is PP(selecting a one dollar coin)?

710\frac{7}{10}

How many picture cards are in a standard deck of 52 playing cards?

12

What is the probability of selecting a diamond from a standard deck?

14\frac{1}{4}

If the probability of an event is 310\frac{3}{10}, what is this as a percentage?

30%

Which situation shows equally likely outcomes?

Selecting from 1 red, 1 blue, 1 white ball

What is the difference between a random experiment and an event?

Experiment is the action; event is outcome

What is the simplified probability of selecting a red four from a standard deck?

126\frac{1}{26}

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