A look at Geometric Probability

Students,
You may use this webpage along with your notes to complete your work in Topic 8 - Geometry B.

Explain in words what these images represent. (Hint: Dartboard or Shooting Target)

Notice how the graph changes when the values in the sliders changes.
What do you notice about the Geometric Probability?
Will doubling the height of your target double your odds of winning?
What if you double the height AND the width?

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Compose a rule that describes an objects length to its area.

Bonus:
1) This worksheet is imperfect. Explain in words, what happens if the Red Area extends beyond the Purple.
2) What happens when if the Red Area is greater than Purple? What does this mean?

M. Ehrman, July 23, 2008, Created with GeoGebra