Experimental vs. Theoretical Probability

Question 1

A point is randomly chosen in the square. Which statements are true? Check all that apply.

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The point is most likely to be in the shaded region.; The probability of the point being in the shaded region is 0.75.; The probability that the point is in the square is 1.

Question 2

North America: New York City: Europe:

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certain; Selection 1: certain; Selection 2: unlikely; Selection 3: impossible

Question 3

New York City:

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unlikely

Question 4

Europe:

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impossible

Question 5

If the size of the 40-point hole is enlarged, the probability . If the 40-point hole is made smaller, the probability . If the 40-point hole stays the same size, but the scoring zone is made smaller, the probability .

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increases; Selection 1: increases; Selection 2: decreases; Selection 3: increases

Question 6

If the 40-point hole is made smaller, the probability .

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decreases

Question 7

If the 40-point hole stays the same size, but the scoring zone is made smaller, the probability .

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increases

Question 8

A point is chosen in the circle at random. Determine which of the statements are true. Check all that apply.

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It is unlikely the point is in region A.; It is impossible for the point to be in region H.; It is certain that the point will land in a lettered region.

Question 9

What is the probability that a point randomly chosen in the rectangle is in the triangle?

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A StartFraction 1 over 8 EndFraction

Question 10

Tara is playing a party game in which a tiny ball is dropped into a rectangular box. To win the game, she must guess where the ball will stop. What should she guess to maximize her chances of winning? Which word describes the likelihood of the ball stopping in a square or rectangular shaped area?

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shaded area; Selection 1: shaded area; Selection 2: unlikely

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