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From Maths Practice Maths Homework Module Chance Order

Using random statements

 

Instructions: In each group of sentences, label them from highest to lowest probability. H=High, M=Medium, L=Low probability."

Hint:

In each group of sentences there is one event that is more likely and one less likely to occur than the other.

 
 
Q 1  [  ] a) 3/100
     [  ] b) 53%
     [  ] c) Two dice being different
 
Q 2  [  ] a) Your neighbour owns a Holden
     [  ] b) 19/22
     [  ] c) Breaking a world record
 
Q 3  [  ] a) Someone you know wears glasses
     [  ] b) A family having 10 children
     [  ] c) An open window
 
Q 4  [  ] a) Hitting the bullseye in darts
     [  ] b) A kitchen chair has four legs
     [  ] c) Your surname starts with A to K
 
Q 5  [  ] a) Average rainfall
     [  ] b) Parents own a car
     [  ] c) 6%
 
Q 6  [  ] a) A hot winters day
     [  ] b) 5/11
     [  ] c) Roses have thorns
 
Q 7  [  ] a) You could die if electrocuted
     [  ] b) Landing on 'Go to Jail' in monopoly
     [  ] c) Weather forecast being good
 
Q 8  [  ] a) The phone rings and its a wrong number
     [  ] b) Someone you know wears glasses
     [  ] c) 5/11
 
Q 9  [  ] a) 5/11
     [  ] b) 1/12
     [  ] c) A pencil lead will eventually break
 
Q10  [  ] a) 48%
     [  ] b) You reach 15 years of age
     [  ] c) The phone rings and its a wrong number

 

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