Question detail

calculator check: a bag has 2 blue counters and 7 red counters. Find the probability of choosing a blue counter.

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MCQ

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practice

Style

Topic

Graphs

Question

  1. A. 0.222
  2. B. 2.222
  3. C. -1.778
  4. D. 0.444

Answer

The correct answer is 0.222.

Explanation

calculator check uses Straight-line graphs: identify the quantities, do the stated operation, and select 0.222 because it matches the verified final answer.

Common mistake

Straight-line graphs common mistake 1

Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: [Higher only] Use y = mx + c to identify perpendicular lines..

Show the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Straight-line graphs.

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