Probability: the probability of picking a red marble

In this Grade 7 lesson on Probability, you will practice solving problems like: "A bag has 6 marbles and 1 are red. What is the probability of picking a red marble?". Work through each problem carefully, use the hints if you need help, and check your answers. This builds your understanding of probability step by step.

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A bag has 6 marbles and 1 are red. What is the probability of picking a red marble?

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A bag has 6 marbles and 1 are red. What is the probability of picking a red marble?

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A bag has 12 marbles and 8 are red. What is the probability of picking a red marble?

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A spinner has 12 equal sections and 7 are blue. What is the probability of landing on blue?

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A spinner has 20 equal sections and 11 are blue. What is the probability of landing on blue?

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A bag has 8 marbles and 7 are red. What is the probability of picking a red marble?

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