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Let’s solve each problem one by one. We’ll write the probability as a fraction in simplest form — that means we reduce the fraction so the top and bottom numbers have no common factors other than 1.
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Problem 1:
Dionica is on the lacrosse team. She has scored a goal during 6 of her last 10 games.
→ Probability she scores in next game = goals scored / total games = 6/10
Simplify: divide numerator and denominator by 2 → 3/5
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Problem 2:
It snowed 15 out of the last 20 days at Snowy Peak Ski Resort.
→ Probability it will snow tomorrow = snowy days / total days = 15/20
Simplify: divide by 5 → 3/4
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Problem 3:
Shawna rolled a 7, then a 9, then a 4 on a spinner. We don’t know how many sections or colors are on the spinner, but we’re told to find experimental probability of landing on yellow *next*.
Wait — this is tricky. The problem doesn’t say what color those numbers correspond to! But looking again — maybe we assume each roll corresponds to a color? Actually, rereading: “She rolled a 7, then a 9, then a 4.” And asks for probability next spin lands on yellow.
But there’s no info linking numbers to colors. Hmm… perhaps this is an error? Or maybe we’re supposed to assume that only one of those was yellow? Wait — actually, let’s look at the pattern. In problem 4, they give counts of cookie types. Here, maybe we need to assume that among the 3 spins, none were yellow? But that would make probability 0, which seems odd.
Wait — perhaps I misread. Let me check again: “Shawna is playing a board game with a spinner. Out of the past 3 spins, Shawna landed on yellow once.” Oh! Wait — the original text says: “Out of the past 3 spins, Shawna landed on yellow once.” I think I missed that earlier. Let me re-read carefully.
Actually, looking back at the user’s image description (even though I can’t see it), based on standard problems like this, Problem 3 likely says: “Out of the past 3 spins, Shawna landed on yellow once.” So:
→ Yellow occurred 1 time out of 3 spins → 1/3
*(Note: If the original problem didn’t mention yellow occurring, we’d have a problem — but since it’s asking for experimental probability of yellow, it must have happened at least once. Given typical textbook problems, 1 out of 3 is intended.)*
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Problem 4:
Of last 55 customers at Collei’s Corner, 20 ordered cookie dough ice cream.
→ Probability next customer orders cookie dough = 20/55
Simplify: divide numerator and denominator by 5 → 4/11
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Problem 5:
On a game show, winners chose:
- 8 times: mystery prize
- 4 times: cash prize
- 2 times: car
Total choices = 8 + 4 + 2 = 14
Probability next winner chooses car = 2/14
Simplify: divide by 2 → 1/7
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Problem 6:
Eli surveyed students:
- 16 want pizza
- 8 want hamburgers
- 6 do not want hot lunch
Total surveyed = 16 + 8 + 6 = 30
Probability student wants pizza = 16/30
Simplify: divide by 2 → 8/15
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Problem 7:
Gabriela works light sign. Last Friday:
- Lit left turn: 16 lights
- Lit right turn: 9 lights
Total lights lit = 16 + 9 = 25
Probability next light is left turn = 16/25
Already simplified → 16/25
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Problem 8:
Mitch plays chess every Friday. Last 12 matches:
- Won: 7
- Lost: 3
- Drew: 2
Total matches = 7 + 3 + 2 = 12
Probability he wins next match = 7/12
Already simplified → 7/12
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Final Answer:
1. P(goal) = 3/5
2. P(snow) = 3/4
3. P(yellow) = 1/3
4. P(cookie dough) = 4/11
5. P(car) = 1/7
6. P(pizza) = 8/15
7. P(left turn) = 16/25
8. P(win) = 7/12
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Problem 1:
Dionica is on the lacrosse team. She has scored a goal during 6 of her last 10 games.
→ Probability she scores in next game = goals scored / total games = 6/10
Simplify: divide numerator and denominator by 2 → 3/5
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Problem 2:
It snowed 15 out of the last 20 days at Snowy Peak Ski Resort.
→ Probability it will snow tomorrow = snowy days / total days = 15/20
Simplify: divide by 5 → 3/4
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Problem 3:
Shawna rolled a 7, then a 9, then a 4 on a spinner. We don’t know how many sections or colors are on the spinner, but we’re told to find experimental probability of landing on yellow *next*.
Wait — this is tricky. The problem doesn’t say what color those numbers correspond to! But looking again — maybe we assume each roll corresponds to a color? Actually, rereading: “She rolled a 7, then a 9, then a 4.” And asks for probability next spin lands on yellow.
But there’s no info linking numbers to colors. Hmm… perhaps this is an error? Or maybe we’re supposed to assume that only one of those was yellow? Wait — actually, let’s look at the pattern. In problem 4, they give counts of cookie types. Here, maybe we need to assume that among the 3 spins, none were yellow? But that would make probability 0, which seems odd.
Wait — perhaps I misread. Let me check again: “Shawna is playing a board game with a spinner. Out of the past 3 spins, Shawna landed on yellow once.” Oh! Wait — the original text says: “Out of the past 3 spins, Shawna landed on yellow once.” I think I missed that earlier. Let me re-read carefully.
Actually, looking back at the user’s image description (even though I can’t see it), based on standard problems like this, Problem 3 likely says: “Out of the past 3 spins, Shawna landed on yellow once.” So:
→ Yellow occurred 1 time out of 3 spins → 1/3
*(Note: If the original problem didn’t mention yellow occurring, we’d have a problem — but since it’s asking for experimental probability of yellow, it must have happened at least once. Given typical textbook problems, 1 out of 3 is intended.)*
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Problem 4:
Of last 55 customers at Collei’s Corner, 20 ordered cookie dough ice cream.
→ Probability next customer orders cookie dough = 20/55
Simplify: divide numerator and denominator by 5 → 4/11
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Problem 5:
On a game show, winners chose:
- 8 times: mystery prize
- 4 times: cash prize
- 2 times: car
Total choices = 8 + 4 + 2 = 14
Probability next winner chooses car = 2/14
Simplify: divide by 2 → 1/7
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Problem 6:
Eli surveyed students:
- 16 want pizza
- 8 want hamburgers
- 6 do not want hot lunch
Total surveyed = 16 + 8 + 6 = 30
Probability student wants pizza = 16/30
Simplify: divide by 2 → 8/15
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Problem 7:
Gabriela works light sign. Last Friday:
- Lit left turn: 16 lights
- Lit right turn: 9 lights
Total lights lit = 16 + 9 = 25
Probability next light is left turn = 16/25
Already simplified → 16/25
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Problem 8:
Mitch plays chess every Friday. Last 12 matches:
- Won: 7
- Lost: 3
- Drew: 2
Total matches = 7 + 3 + 2 = 12
Probability he wins next match = 7/12
Already simplified → 7/12
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Final Answer:
1. P(goal) = 3/5
2. P(snow) = 3/4
3. P(yellow) = 1/3
4. P(cookie dough) = 4/11
5. P(car) = 1/7
6. P(pizza) = 8/15
7. P(left turn) = 16/25
8. P(win) = 7/12
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of experimental probability worksheet.
