Probability and Combinatorics Worksheet (Grade 8)
Grade 8 worksheet covering fundamental concepts of probability, permutations, and combinations with real-world examples.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work where applicable.
1. What is the probability of rolling an even number on a standard six-sided die?
1/6
1/3
1/2
2/3
2. A bag contains 3 red marbles, 4 blue marbles, and 5 green marbles. What is the probability of picking a blue marble?
4/12
1/4
1/3
5/12
3. The set of all possible outcomes of an experiment is called the .
4. A permutation is an arrangement of objects in a specific .
5. A combination is a selection of objects where the does not matter.
6. The probability of an impossible event is 1.
True
False
7. The probability of a certain event is 0.
True
False
8. How many different ways can you arrange the letters in the word 'MATH'?
9. A coin is flipped and a die is rolled. How many possible outcomes are there?
10. Consider a spinner divided into 6 equal sections, numbered 1 through 6. Draw the spinner and shade the section(s) corresponding to spinning a prime number.
What is the probability of spinning a prime number?