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Calculate Opposite Probabilities

In this worksheet, students will calculate the probability of events not happening.

'Calculate Opposite Probabilities' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 3

Year:  Year 7 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Probability

Curriculum subtopic:   Understand Probability Outcomes

Popular topics:   Probability worksheets

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Worksheet Overview

If the probability of something happening is x, then the probability of it not happening is 1 - x.

 

Example

If the probability that it will rain is 3/8, then the probability that it will not rain is 1 - 3/8 = 5/8

 

Example

 

spinner

 

The probability of the spinner landing on yellow is 3/8.

The probability of the spinner not landing on yellow is 1 - 3/8 = 5/8

 

Let's have a go at some questions now.

 

If the probability of you getting all the questions correct is 9/10, what's the probability that you don't get them all correct?

 

girl with question marks

 

Could it be 1 - 9/10, which is 1/10?!

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