Compare these chances

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. A

   P of a sum of 7 on 2 dice

   B

   P of a king from 52 cards

   Higher value

   P of a sum of 7 on 2 dice

2. A

   P of an even on one die

   B

   P of at least one head

   Higher value

   P of at least one head

3. A

   P of a 6 on one die

   B

   P of a king or a queen

   Higher value

   P of a 6 on one die

4. A

   P of a certain event

   B

   P of an even on one die

   Higher value

   P of a certain event

5. A

   Outcomes in two coin tosses

   B

   Outcomes on one die

   Higher value

   Outcomes on one die

Instructions

Work both chances out, then tap whichever of the two is the more likely in each pair.

Explanation