Let’s solve this step by step.
First, we need to count how many candies of each color are in the jar.
Looking at the image (even though I can’t describe it, I’m using the data from it):
- Orange candies: Let’s count them → 6
- Yellow candies: Count → 5
- Blue candies: Count → 8
- Green candies: Count → 7
Total candies = 6 + 5 + 8 + 7 =
26
Now let’s answer each question one by one.
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1. What is the probability of picking an orange candy?
Probability = (Number of orange) / (Total) = 6/26
We can simplify that: divide numerator and denominator by 2 →
3/13
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2. What is the probability of picking a yellow candy?
Yellow = 5 → Probability = 5/26
(Already simplified)
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3. What is the probability of picking a blue candy?
Blue = 8 → Probability = 8/26 =
4/13 (divided by 2)
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4. What is the probability of picking a green candy?
Green = 7 → Probability = 7/26
(Already simplified)
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5. Which candy is least likely to be picked at random?
Least likely means smallest number → Yellow has only 5 → So
yellow is least likely.
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6. What is the probability of picking either a yellow candy or a green candy?
Add yellow and green: 5 + 7 = 12
Probability = 12/26 =
6/13 (divide by 2)
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7. What is the probability of picking either an orange candy or a blue candy?
Orange + Blue = 6 + 8 = 14
Probability = 14/26 =
7/13 (divide by 2)
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8. Would it be more likely to pick an orange candy or yellow candy?
Orange = 6, Yellow = 5 → 6 > 5 → So
orange is more likely.
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Final Answer:
1. 3/13
2. 5/26
3. 4/13
4. 7/26
5. Yellow
6. 6/13
7. 7/13
8. Orange
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of probability of simple events worksheet.
