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Homework
20.2
Name Date
Probability Concepts
The probability of an event describes the likelihood the event will occur.
As the probability of an event gets closer to 0, the event becomes less likely. As the probability of an
event gets closer to 1, the event becomes more likely.
Impossible Certain
Probability Probability
0 1
You spin once on the spinner at the right.
Tell which event is less likely. If necessary,
describe an event as impossible or certain.
1. red or purple 2. orange or brown
3. yellow or purple 4. green or any other color
5. purple or blue 6. green or orange
7. silver or gold 8. yellow or blue
Problem Solving
9. If Mack tosses a coin two times, what
outcomes are possible?
Show Your Work
purple
blue
yellow
yellow
red
yellowgreen
purple