Geometric Probability

Question 1

A point is randomly chosen in the square. Which statements are true? Check all that apply.

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The point is most likely to be in the shaded region.; The probability of the point being in the shaded region is 0.75.; The probability that the point is in the square is 1.

Question 2

Question 2

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unlikely

Question 3

Europe:

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impossible

Question 4

North America: New York City: Europe:

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certain; Selection 1: certain; Selection 2: unlikely; Selection 3: impossible

Question 5

A point is randomly selected on the grid. What is the probability that the point will be located in the shaded region? Give your answer as a fraction.

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PENDING

Question 6

If the size of the 40-point hole is enlarged, the probability .

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increases; Selection 1: increases; Selection 2: decreases; Selection 3: increases

Question 7

Question 9

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PENDING

Question 8

Tara is playing a party game in which a tiny ball is dropped into a rectangular box. To win the game, she must guess where the ball will stop. What should she guess to maximize her chances of winning? Which word describes the likelihood of the ball stopping in a square or rectangular shaped area?

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Selection 1: shaded area; Selection 2: unlikely

Question 9

If the 40-point hole is made smaller, the probability .

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decreases

Question 10

If the 40-point hole stays the same size, but the scoring zone is made smaller, the probability .

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increases

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