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Problem solving with theoretical probability

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Problem solving with theoretical probability”, from the unit “Probability: theoretical probabilities” (Year 9 Maths) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. The table shows the possible outcomes when two six-sided dice are rolled and their numbers are summed. Which outcome is most likely to happen?
  2. The table shows the possible outcomes when two six-sided dice are rolled and their numbers are summed. Which outcomes have a probability of {3}\over{36}?
  3. The table shows the possible outcomes when two six-sided dice are rolled and their numbers are summed. What is the probability that the dice sum to 5?
  4. Which calculation would increase 80 by 50%?
  5. Increase 20 by 40%.
  6. What is 1.5% of 1000?
  7. Two dice are rolled and their values are added together. Assuming I drew the table as efficiently as I could, how many sides are on each dice?
  8. The table shows the sample space for when two 8-sided dice are rolled and their values are added together. Which is the most likely outcome?
  9. The table shows the sample space for when a 6-sided dice and a 4-sided dice are rolled and their values are added together. What is the probability that the dice sum to 5?
  10. The tables show the sample space for scenarios where two dice are rolled and their values are added together. Which sample space has the greatest probability of the dice summing to 9?
  11. The tables show the sample space for scenarios where two dice are rolled and their values are added together. Which sample space has the greatest probability of the dice summing to 7?
  12. The tables show the sample space for scenarios where two dice are rolled and their values are added together. Which sample space has the greatest probability of the dice summing to 6?

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