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Selected Response Item for Grade 7

Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability

Topic C. Experimental Probability

Indicator 1. Analyze the results of a survey or simulation

Objective a. Make predictions and express the probability of the results as a fraction, a decimal with no more than 2 decimal places, or a percent

Assessment limit: Use results of 25 or 50

In a survey, Scott asked 50 people if they voted for the current mayor. He recorded the results in this table.

VOTES FOR MAYOR

Yes No Private Decision
22 20 8


Based on the survey, what is the probability the next person will say "No"?

  1. 5%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 67%

Correct Answer
C. 40%
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