Lucky Draw Probability Worksheet

Name: _________________________ Date: ____________

Lucky Draw

Julius cuts apart each letter in New Jersey and puts the squares in a bag.

He reaches in and pulls out a letter without looking.

N E W J E R S E Y

What is the probability that the letter he pulls out will be his favorite let-

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ter, J? Explain how you know.

What is the probability that the letter he pulls out will be W? Explain.

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On Friday, his teacher says that if anyone can correctly predict which

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tile he or she will pull out of the bag of New Jersey squares, the class

will not have any homework over the weekend. She asks Julius to pre-

dict for the class. Julius is nervous because the class is counting on

him to win.

Which letter should Julius predict that he will pull from the bag?

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Explain how you know that Julius should predict this letter.

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New Jersey

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