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Probability Basics · Easy Worksheet 2

Probability Basics — Easy Worksheet 2

Grade 7 · MathSheets    Name: ____________________   Date: __________

Write each probability as a fraction in simplest form.

How to solve

Probability = number of favorable outcomes ÷ total number of outcomes. Count the marbles of the color you want, count all the marbles, and write the answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Example

A bag has 2 red and 4 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble? (as a fraction)

Answer: 23

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1. A bag has 5 red and 2 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble? (as a fraction)
2. A bag has 5 red and 1 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble? (as a fraction)
3. A bag has 2 red and 1 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble? (as a fraction)
4. A bag has 4 red and 3 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble? (as a fraction)
5. A bag has 3 red and 3 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble? (as a fraction)
6. A bag has 5 red and 5 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble? (as a fraction)
7. A bag has 4 red and 3 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble? (as a fraction)
8. A bag has 1 red and 2 blue marbles. What is the probability of picking a red marble? (as a fraction)

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