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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 6

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Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability

Topic C. Experimental Probability

Indicator 1. Analyze the results of a probability experiment

Objective a. Make predictions and express the experimental probability as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent

Assessment limit: Use no more than 30 results in the sample space

Selected Response Item

Taylor divided a spinner into four equal sections. He labeled each section with the name of an animal. This table shows the results of Taylor spinning the arrow 25 times.

TAYLOR'S SPINNER

Animal Number of Spins
Elephant 7
Lion 4
Tiger 5
Zebra 9

Based on the data in the table, what is the probability that on Taylor's next spin the arrow will land on the zebra section?

  1. 25%
  2. 36%
  3. 64%
  4. 90%
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Correct Answer:
B

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 30 results in the sample space
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