National 3 Applications of Mathematics

Probability Worksheet

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Answer each question clearly. Show one step of working where you can, then write a final answer.

  1. 1

    A probability scale marker is at 0.25. Which word best describes the chance?

  2. 2

    A bag has 6 red counters and 2 blue counters. What is the probability of picking a red counter?

  3. 3

    Use the spinner table. Which colour is more likely?

  4. 4

    An event has probability 35. How many times would you expect it in 55 trials?

  5. 5

    A bag has 2 red counters and 4 blue counters. What is the probability of picking blue?

  6. 6

    A fair six-sided dice is rolled. What is the probability of rolling more than 2?

  7. 7

    A spinner has 8 equal sections and all 8 sections are shaded. How likely is it to land on a shaded section?

  8. 8

    A bag has 5 red counters and 3 blue counters. What is the probability of picking a red counter?

  9. 9

    A spinner has 10 equal sections and all 10 sections are shaded. How likely is it to land on a shaded section?

  10. 10

    A fair six-sided dice is rolled. What is the probability of rolling more than 3?