Geometric Probability Worksheet

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Geometric Probability Worksheet
Remember:
The probability of the event is: the area of the region of the event
the area of the entire region
1
Circle:
π
Triangle:
=
=
2
Area
r
A
bh
2
Square:
Rectangle:
=
=
2
A lw
Area
s
Round to the nearest hundredth and use 3.14 for Pi.
1.
a.
Find the area of the circle.
b.
Find the area of the square.
c.
Find the probability that a dart thrown randomly will hit the circle.
Give your answer as a fraction, decimal and percent.
2.
In the following diagram MATH is a rectangle with an inscribed circle. The circle
has a diameter of 8 centimeters and the rectangle has a height of 12 centimeters
(as shown).
Find the probability that a dart thrown randomly will hit the circle.
Give your answer as a fraction, decimal and percent.

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