Find the probability

Math Lesson 6
Data Analysis (Grade 4)
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Instruction 6-5
Numerical and Verbal Expression of
Experimental Probability
Worksheet 3
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Find the probability.
John has two number cubes. If John rolls both number cubes, what is the
probability that he rolls:
1.
Example the numbers on the cubes are even. Even numbers on 2 cubes: 6.
2.
the sum of the number cubes is 12
__________
3.
the sum of the number cubes is 7
__________
4.
the sum of the number cubes is 9
__________
5.
the sum of the number cubes is 3
__________
6.
Black
__________
7.
the numbers on the cubes are odd
__________
8.
the sum of the number cubes is 10
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9.
the number 13
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10.
the sum of the number cubes is 2
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11.
the sum of the number cubes is 5
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12.
the sum of the number cubes is 8
__________
Favorable outcomes: 6. Total outcomes: 12. Probability: 6:12.
If John only throws one number cube, what is the probability that he rolls
a:
13.
5
__________
14.
7
__________
15.
3
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© B. J. Subbiondo 2003
Math Lesson 6
Data Analysis (Grade 4)
Name:__________________
www.etap.org
Instruction 6-5
Numerical and Verbal Expression of
Experimental Probability
Worksheet 3
Date:__________________
Answer Key
1.
Example the numbers on the cubes are even. Even numbers on 2 cubes: 6.
2.
the sum of the number cubes is 12
1:36
3.
the sum of the number cubes is 7
6:36
4.
the sum of the number cubes is 9
4:36
5.
the sum of the number cubes is 3
2:36
6.
Black
impossible
7.
the numbers on the cubes are odd
6:12
8.
the sum of the number cubes is 10
3:36
9.
the number 13
impossible
10.
the sum of the number cubes is 2
1:36
11.
the sum of the number cubes is 5
4:36
12.
the sum of the number cubes is 8
5:36
Favorable outcomes: 6. Total outcomes: 12. Probability: 6:12.
If John only throws one number cube, what is the probability that he rolls
a:
13.
5
1:6
14.
7
impossible
15.
3
1:6
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© B. J. Subbiondo 2003