Probability

Shapes, One Set of Two Shapes, Two Colors - Pick Two by Shape and Color, To Fraction Equation (Level 1)

These problems practice calculating probabilities involving multiple events, specifically focusing on drawing shapes of certain colors in sequence from a set. It challenges students to understand and formulate fraction equations to represent such probabilities correctly. Each question presents a scenario of drawing two items from a bag, where items vary by shape and color, requiring the correct sequence of calculations to determine the probability. This math topic covers fundamental probability skills with real-world relevant application, enhancing students' ability to think critically about chance and outcome.

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Probability - Shapes, One Set of Two Shapes, Two Colors - Pick Two by Shape and Color, To Fraction Equation Worksheet

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Probability - Shapes, One Set of Two Shapes, Two Colors - Pick Two by Shape and Color, To Fraction Equation
1
What is the equation for the chance of drawing two yellow circles in a row at random from this bag?
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a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 times 3 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 times 1 over 2
c A LaTex expression showing 5 over 10 times 2 over 8
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 times 1 over 6
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 times 2 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6 times 2 over 5
2
What is the equation for the chance of drawing two black squares in a row at random from this bag?
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a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 times 1 over 2
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4 times 2 over 3
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 times 2 over 3
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6 times 2 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 7 over 8 times 2 over 3
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6 times 1 over 2
3
What is the equation for the chance of drawing two white circles in a row at random from this bag?
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a A LaTex expression showing 6 over 10 times 1 over 8
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 2 times 5 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 2 times 2 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 7 over 10 times 4 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6 times 2 over 5
f A LaTex expression showing 7 over 8 times 4 over 5
4
What is the equation for the chance of drawing two white circles in a row at random from this bag?
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a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 2 times 1
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 times 1 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 10 times 3 over 4
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 times 1 over 2
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 times 3 over 4
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 times 1 over 4
5
What is the equation for the chance of drawing two pink squares in a row at random from this bag?
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a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6 times 2 over 5
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 5 times 5 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 3 times 3 over 5
d A LaTex expression showing 2 over 2 times 5 over 8
e A LaTex expression showing 2 over 2 times 3 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 1 over 8 times 1 over 4
6
What is the equation for the chance of drawing two green circles in a row at random from this bag?
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a A LaTex expression showing 6 over 10 times 1 over 3
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 8 times 1 over 5
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 10 times 2 over 10
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 4 times 2 over 3
e A LaTex expression showing 6 over 6 times 1 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 7 over 8 times 1 over 2
7
What is the equation for the chance of drawing two blue squares in a row at random from this bag?
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a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 5 times 4 over 8
b A LaTex expression showing 5 over 5 times 2 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 times 3 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6 times 2 over 5
e A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 times 3 over 6
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 times 1 over 5
8
What is the equation for the chance of drawing two pink squares in a row at random from this bag?
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a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 4 times 0
b A LaTex expression showing 2 over 4 times 1 over 8
c A LaTex expression showing 1 over 5 times 1 over 6
d A LaTex expression showing 3 over 8 times 1 over 10
e A LaTex expression showing 3 over 10 times 1 over 10
f A LaTex expression showing 2 over 10 times 1 over 8