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Sample Item
Selected Response Item for Grade 8

Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability

Topic B. Theoretical Probability

Indicator 1. Determine the probability of an event comprised of no more than 2 independent events

Objective a. Express the probability of an event as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent

Assessment limit: Use a sample space of 36 to 60 outcomes

The outcomes for the sum of rolling two number cubes are shown below.

What is the probability of getting a sum of 9 when rolling two number cubes?


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Correct Answer
C.
 
Answer Annotation
  1. Answer A is almost correct
     
  2. This one is really far from being correct
     
  3. BINGO:
     
  4. Nope.
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