Probability - November 2005, Stage 2&3

Problems

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Odds or Sixes?

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Use the interactivity or play this dice game yourself. How could you make it fair?

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Domino Pick

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Are these domino games fair? Can you explain why or why not?

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The Twelve Pointed Star Game

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Have a go at this game which involves throwing two dice and adding their totals. Where should you place your counters to be more likely to win?

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Flippin' Discs

Stage: 3 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Identical discs are flipped in the air. You win if all of the faces show the same colour. Can you calculate the probability of winning with n discs?

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Cosy Corner

Stage: 3 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Six balls of various colours are randomly shaken into a trianglular arrangement. What is the probability of having at least one red in the corner?

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Two's Company

Stage: 3 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3 Challenge Level:3

7 balls are shaken in a container. You win if the two blue balls touch. What is the probability of winning?

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Odds and Evens

Stage: 3 and 4 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

Is this a fair game? How many ways are there of creating a fair game by adding odd and even numbers?

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