Probability - Shapes, One Set of Two Shapes, Two Colors - Pick One by Shape, To Decimal (Level 1)

This math topic focuses on introductory probability, specifically on calculating the likelihood of drawing a specific shape from a set of two shapes of two different colors. Each problem presents a bag containing different amounts of shapes (squares and circles), each available in two colors. The task is to determine the decimal probability of randomly selecting one of these shapes from the bag. The set of multiple-choice answers suggests that the problem complexity varies, requiring conversion of ratios or fractions to decimal probabilities. This topic hones skills in basic probability and manipulation of fractions and decimals in a probability context.

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Probability - Shapes, One Set of Two Shapes, Two Colors - Pick One by Shape, To Decimal Worksheet

Math worksheet on 'Probability - Shapes, One Set of Two Shapes, Two Colors - Pick One by Shape, To Decimal (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Probability and Counting - Single Event - Advanced' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/probability_counting_single_event_advanced/

1

What is the chance of drawing a circle at random from this bag?

a

0.778

b

0.222

c

1

d

0.9

e

2

f

0.8

2

What is the chance of drawing a circle at random from this bag?

a

0.385

b

0.6

c

0.818

d

0.308

e

1

f

0.875

3

What is the chance of drawing a circle at random from this bag?

a

0.6

b

0.333

c

0.2

d

0.75

e

1

f

1.333

4

What is the chance of drawing a square at random from this bag?

a

0.833

b

0.429

c

0.286

d

1.25

e

0.8

f

1

5

What is the chance of drawing a circle at random from this bag?

a

1

b

0.2

c

0.5

d

0.5

e

1.333

f

0.6

6

What is the chance of drawing a circle at random from this bag?

a

0.455

b

0.385

c

0.182

d

1

e

0.8

f

0.25

7

What is the chance of drawing a circle at random from this bag?

a

0.857

b

0.444

c

0.6

d

0.444

e

0.667

f

1