Section 5.8 – Geometric Probability

Probability – is a number between 0 to 1 (0 to 100 percent) that indicates how likely an event is likely to occur.

• A probability of 0 (or 0%) indicates an event will NEVER occur.
• A probability of 1 (or 100%) indicates an event will ALWAYS occur.

Probability =

Answer can be:

1. a fraction is simplest (lowest) terms. MATH > Frac
2. a decimal that is rounded
3. a percentage

The directions will advise you on how to give your answers.

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