Educational software series Young Einstein Mathematics. Maths Practice Homework Sheet.
Practice Maths Homework Generated 19/09/2011 11:36:21 AM From Maths Practice Maths Homework Module Chance Order Using random statements
Instructions: In each group of sentences, label them from highest to lowest probability. H=High, M=Medium, L=Low probability." |
Hint: In each group of sentences there is one event that is more likely and one less likely to occur than the other. |
Q 1 [ ] a) Getting a flat tyre today [ ] b) You have 2 parents [ ] c) You have a 6 cylinder car Q 2 [ ] a) 1/12 [ ] b) You reach 15 years of age [ ] c) Sitting next to a girl Q 3 [ ] a) A pencil lead will eventually break [ ] b) Finding a gold nugget [ ] c) 5/11 Q 4 [ ] a) You reach 15 years of age [ ] b) 3/100 [ ] c) Your cards are better than Freds Q 5 [ ] a) Finding a koala in an apple tree [ ] b) Flipping one coin you get heads [ ] c) You reach 15 years of age Q 6 [ ] a) 53% [ ] b) 5/6 [ ] c) The phone rings and its a wrong number Q 7 [ ] a) You get a card for your birthday [ ] b) Finding a koala in an apple tree [ ] c) Your surname starts with A to K Q 8 [ ] a) 19/22 [ ] b) Weather forecast being good [ ] c) A hot winters day Q 9 [ ] a) The lights are on [ ] b) Both neighbours own a boat [ ] c) Smoke detectors installed in a home Q10 [ ] a) Your team ends up in the AFL top 8 [ ] b) 3/100 [ ] c) Someone you know wears glasses
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