The probability scale from 0 to 1
Name: _____________________ Date: __________
Show your thinking with numbers, words, or a drawing.
1. The arrow points to a probability on the scale. What probability does it show? Write it as a fraction.
2. The arrow points to a probability on the scale. What probability does it show? Write it as a fraction.
3. The arrow points to a probability on the scale. What probability does it show? Write it as a fraction.
4. The arrow points to a probability on the scale. What probability does it show? Write it as a fraction.
5. The arrow points to a probability on the scale. What probability does it show? Write it as a fraction.
Answer key ยท The probability scale from 0 to 1
1. 2/5
The scale from 0 to 1 is split into 5 equal steps.
The arrow is 2 steps from 0.
Each step is 1/5, so the arrow shows 2/5.
2. 3/5
The scale from 0 to 1 is split into 5 equal steps.
The arrow is 3 steps from 0.
Each step is 1/5, so the arrow shows 3/5.
3. 3/4
The scale from 0 to 1 is split into 4 equal steps.
The arrow is 3 steps from 0.
Each step is 1/4, so the arrow shows 3/4.
4. 1/4
The scale from 0 to 1 is split into 4 equal steps.
The arrow is 1 step from 0.
Each step is 1/4, so the arrow shows 1/4.
5. 4/5
The scale from 0 to 1 is split into 5 equal steps.
The arrow is 4 steps from 0.
Each step is 1/5, so the arrow shows 4/5.
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