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Finding the probability and solving for a variable.

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Maggie saw 14 labs, 7 terriers and 9 boxers run by her at the dog park. What is the experimental probability that the next dog that runs by her will NOT be a lab?

16/30 = 8/15

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The experimental probability that the wind will blow over 20 mph in the month of March is 20%. In the next 30 days, how many days can we expect the wind to blow over 20 mph?

6 days

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Connor makes one-fourth of his shots in the goal. Could a 12, equal section spinner be used to develop a simulation for this situation? If yes, explain how. If no, explain what could be used instead.

Yes, because 1/4 is equal to 3 out of 12, so the 12 sections can be broken into 4 equal parts to show 1/4.

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An ice cream shop offers 6 different kinds of yogurt, 3 different sizes of a bowl, and 8 different toppings. How many different yogurt choices with one kind of yogurt, one size and topping are possible?

144 different choices

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The enrollment of a middle school is shown in the table. What is the experimental probability the next student to enroll will be a male 7th grader? Asher thinks that the next student to enroll will likely be female. Do you agree? Explain.

92/600 = 23/150; No, the experimental probability of a male is 301/600 and female is 299/600.

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Cole has 35 country songs, 30 heavy metal songs, and 25 rap songs on his playlist. Cole listened to his music when he rode his dirt bike and counted 5 rap songs. How many songs total would Cole have probably heard?

18 songs

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A 4-digit code can use the letters X or Y. Any of the letters can be repeated. What is the probability that the code is XXXX?

1/16

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Sasha knows that 2 out of every 5 of her mugs are slightly cracked. She has 10 mugs. What is the probability the first two mugs she grabs without looking will have cracks in them?

2/15

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Solve the equation. -34x - 24 = -10x + 12

x = -1.5

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Solve the equation. -10x + 36 = -22x - 12

x = -4

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Sangam knows that 2 out of every 6 of his mugs are slightly cracked. He has 12 mugs. What is the probability the first two mugs she grabs without looking will have cracks in them?

1/11

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A 6-digit code can use the letters X or Y. Any of the letters can be repeated. What is the probability that the code is YYYYYY??

1/64

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Courtney has 31 country songs, 35 heavy metal songs, and 18 rap songs on her playlist. Courtney listened to her music when she rode her dirt bike and counted 3 rap songs. How many songs total would Courtney have probably heard?

14 songs

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The enrollment of a middle school is shown in the table. What is the experimental probability the next student to enroll will be a female 7th grader?

76/600 = 19/150

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The experimental probability that the wind will blow over 20 mph in the month of April is 30%. In the next 30 days, how many days can we expect the wind to blow over 20 mph?

9 days

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Marshal saw 12 labs, 10 terriers and 8 boxers run by her at the dog park. What is the experimental probability that the next dog that runs by him will NOT be a boxer?

22/30 = 11/15

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