Calculate probabilities and reason about probabilities using proportions to solve real-world and mathematical problems.

7.4.3.1Use random numbers generated by a calculator or a spreadsheet or taken from a table to simulate situations involving randomness, make a histogram to display the results, and compare the results to known probabilities.7.4.3.2Calculate probability as a fraction of sample space or as a fraction of area. Express probabilities as percents, decimals and fractions.7.4.3.3Use proportional reasoning to draw conclusions about and predict relative frequencies of outcomes based on probabilities.
Example Problems
A bag contains 9 blue candies, 7 red candies and 5 green candies.
A candy is chosen from the bag at random.

Find the probability that the candy is:
Not Orange
A letter is selected at random from the word F I B O N A C C I.

Find the probability that the letter is:
Not A
Write your answer as a fraction or as a decimal rounded to the nearest hundredth.
A bag contains 9 blue candies, 7 red candies and 5 green candies.
A candy is chosen from the bag at random.

Find the probability that the candy is:
Yellow
Goblins

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