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Determining the probability of a coin landing heads up by actually tossing a coin several times is an example of _____. |
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theoretical probability |
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experimental probability |
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outcome probability |
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sample probability |
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A set of 15 cards is numbered 1, 2, 3, …, 15. Suppose you choose one card at random without looking. What is the probability of choosing an odd-numbered card? |
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An ice cream sundae shop offers a choice of chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry ice cream, chocolate or caramel syrup, and nuts or no nuts on top. How many different types of sundaes can they make? |
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12 |
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4 |
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8 |
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6 |
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Suppose two standard dice are rolled. What is the probability that both dice show 6? |
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Suppose two standard dice are rolled. What is the probability that the sum of the dice is 4? |
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Barry and Clarice are sharing a bag of candies. The bag contains 4 grape, 3 orange, and 2 root beer-flavored candies. Each friend chooses a candy at random. What is the probability that the two candies will be the same color? |
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