7.SP.8

Recognize that probabilities in a simple experiment can be qualitative descriptors of likelihood: impossible (0), unlikely, neither likely nor unlikely, likely, or certain (1).

Example Problems
Nina has a chance of beating her personal best in a sprint. Moira has a chance of doing the same in her own race.

Who is more likely?
Catherine and Derek are playing tennis. The probability Catherine wins the next match is . The probability Derek wins is .

Who is more likely to win the next match?
Hilda and Yvonne are drawing playing cards. The probability that Hilda draws a heart is . The probability that Yvonne draws a heart is .

Who is more likely to draw a heart?
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