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Geometric Probability. M217 - Geometry. Refresh…. Probability - The chance that an event will occur (a # between 0 and 1). Geometric Probability – Probability involving geometric measures, such as length or area. Probability and Length. P(point K is on ) = . Length of. Length of.
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Geometric Probability M217 - Geometry
Refresh… Probability - The chance that an event will occur (a # between 0 and 1). Geometric Probability – Probability involving geometric measures, such as length or area.
Probability and Length P(point K is on ) = Length of Length of A C D B
Area of M P(point K is in region M) = Area of J Probability and Area J M
Example F R E M D 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 • Find the probability that a point K, selected randomly on , is on the given segment. • 2. • 3. 4.
Example 14 4 8 10 Find the probability that a randomly chosen point in the figure lies in the shaded region.
Example 12 12 Find the probability that a randomly chosen point in the figure lies in the shaded region.
Time problems If you knew there was going to be a fire drill at some point during our school day, what is the probability that it happens before 3rd hour? School Day: 7:30 AM – 2:45 PM 3rd hour begins @ 9:20 AM
Homework WS 11.6A and 11.6B