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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

Selected Response Item

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

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Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item

Marty has a bag with 5 yellow candies, 4 blue candies, 7 green candies, and 3 red candies. His friend, Susan, picks a candy without looking.

Step A

What color candy is Susan most likely to pick?

Step B

Explain why your answer is correct.
Use what you know about probability in your explanation.
Use words and/or numbers in your explanation.

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Correct Answer:
Step A
a green candy

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Resources for Objective 5.B.1.a:
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