GRADE 7 MATH · CHAPTER 5

Data, statistics & probability

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  1. Statistics & probability

    Find a simple probability

    Represent favorable outcomes as a fraction of equally likely outcomes.

AN EXAMPLE FROM THIS CHAPTER

A bag has 2 red and 3 blue counters. One is selected without looking, with each counter equally likely. What is the probability of red?

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There are 2 red counters among 5 equally likely counters.

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