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UNIT 7
CHAPTER 26
Lesson 26-6
 
 
 
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CHAPTER 26 FRACTIONS AND PROBABILITY
Lesson 26-6 PROBLEM SOLVING: STRATEGY Draw a Picture
 
 

  
Draw a picture to solve. Circle your answer.

1.

Jill has 3 apples and 3 oranges in a bag. Is Jill more likely, equally likely, or less likely to pull out an apple?
more likely
less likely
2.

Kelly has 1 raisin and 3 peanuts in a bag. Is it certain, probable, or impossible that she will pull out a grape?
certain
probable
impossible
3.

Sam has 1 blueberry, 6 cherries, and 1 grape in a bag. Is it certain, probable, or impossible that he will pull out a cherry?
certain
probable
impossible

  
Your child solved probability problems by drawing pictures.
Activity:  Ask your child the following problem: "I have 10 nickels and 4 quarters in my pocket. Which coin am I more likely to pull out?" Have your child draw pictures to solve.

 

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