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Geometric Probabilty 11.7. Geometric Probability. Probability of an event – measure of the likelihood that the event will occur. Probability of event A is written as P(A). It is a ratio of favorable outcomes to total outcomes.
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Geometric Probability Probability of an event – measure of the likelihood that the event will occur. Probability of event A is written as P(A). It is a ratio of favorable outcomes to total outcomes. Geometric Probabilty – A ratio that involves geometric measure such as length or area.
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EXAMPLE 3 The diameter of the target shown at the right is 80 centimeters. The diameter of the red circle on the target is 16 centimeters. An arrow is shot and hits the target. If the arrow is equally likely to land on any point on the target, what is the probability that it lands in the red circle?
Daily Homework Quiz PRACTICE p.774: 3-10