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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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