Practice
Probability practice
Practise probability at your own pace. Choose a support level, try each question on paper or in your jotter, use a hint if you need a first step, then show answers to check your work.
Build your confidence
Choose a difficulty and practice length. Try one question at a time, write down your working, then reveal answers only when you are ready to check. Hints give a first step without giving away the answer.
Practice set
Current set: Mixed. Try each question first, then use the hint if you need a first step.
1. Use the spinner table. Which colour is more likely?
Spinner
Red 4 Blue 2 Total sections 6 2. An event has probability . How many times would you expect it in 75 trials?
3. A fair six-sided dice is rolled. What is the probability of rolling more than 2?
4. A spinner has 11 equal sections and all 11 sections are shaded. How likely is it to land on a shaded section?
5. A probability scale marker is at 0.5. Which word best describes the chance?
Probability scale
0 impossible0.5 even chance1 certain0.5
6. A bag has 3 red counters and 4 blue counters. What is the probability of picking blue?
7. A bag has 8 red counters and 3 blue counters. What is the probability of picking a red counter?
8. A bag has 3 red counters and 2 blue counters. What is the probability of picking a red counter?
9. A bag has 4 red counters and 3 blue counters. What is the probability of picking blue?
10. A probability scale marker is at 0.75. Which word best describes the chance?
Probability scale
0 impossible0.5 even chance1 certain0.75
Practice answers
Check your work when you are ready.