PSD-09 · Probability and sample spaces

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PSD-09 · Problem-Solving and Data Analysis

Probability and sample spaces

Probability and inference · Stage 2

Recognize the pattern

Probability is favorable outcomes divided by all equally likely outcomes.

Useful ruleP=favorable/total

Try it before reading the solution

A bag has 3 red and 2 blue marbles. Find P(red).

This teaching example is original and is not an official SAT question.

Reasoning

There are 3 red marbles out of 5 total.

Answer

3/5

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