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Prize Winner, Part 1

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Resources for this lesson:

You will use your Algebra II Journal opens in new window on this page.

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> Teacher Resources: Instructional Notes opens in new window

Let’s look at the balloon popping game again.

This is a picture of the balloon game. There are five columns of balloons, and four rows of balloons. There are twelve pink balloons, four green balloons, three blue balloons, and one red balloon.

Win a Large Prize: Pop a RED balloon, given that you pop a pink balloon. WIN a Medium Prize: Pop a BLUE balloon, given that you pop a pink balloon. WIN a Small Prize: Pop a GREEN balloon, given that you pop a pink balloon.

Check Your Understanding

journal icon Algebra II Journal: Reflection 1

Respond to the following question in your Algebra II Journal opens in new window and submit to your teacher.

  • Determine the probability of winning a large prize.
  • Determine the probability of winning a large prize, if the popped pink balloon is replaced.
  • Compare the two probabilities above. Which provides the gamer with a better chance of winning a large prize?

 

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