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    Fair and Unfair Games

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    The document describes a game being played by Edward, Jacob, and Isabella where one player flips a coin and rolls a die to determine the outcome. There are 12 possible outcomes from flipping a coin and rolling a die. Edward scores a point for heads and an even die roll. Jacob scores on tails and an odd die roll. Isabella scores on any other outcome. The probabilities of each player scoring is calculated based on the number of favorable outcomes. The game is determined to not be fair due to the unequal probabilities. Suggestions are made to modify the scoring to create a fair game for 3 or 4 players.

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    Fair and Unfair Games

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    The document describes a game being played by Edward, Jacob, and Isabella where one player flips a coin and rolls a die to determine the outcome. There are 12 possible outcomes from flipping a coin and rolling a die. Edward scores a point for heads and an even die roll. Jacob scores on tails and an odd die roll. Isabella scores on any other outcome. The probabilities of each player scoring is calculated based on the number of favorable outcomes. The game is determined to not be fair due to the unequal probabilities. Suggestions are made to modify the scoring to create a fair game for 3 or 4 players.

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    The document describes a game being played by Edward, Jacob, and Isabella where one player flips a coin and rolls a die to determine the outcome. There are 12 possible outcomes from flipping a coin and rolling a die. Edward scores a point for heads and an even die roll. Jacob scores on tails and an odd die roll. Isabella scores on any other outcome. The probabilities of each player scoring is calculated based on the number of favorable outcomes. The game is determined to not be fair due to the unequal probabilities. Suggestions are made to modify the scoring to create a fair game for 3 or 4 players.

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    Fair and Unfair Games

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    mrbyerley
    The document describes a game being played by Edward, Jacob, and Isabella where one player flips a coin and rolls a die to determine the outcome. There are 12 possible outcomes from flipping a coin and rolling a die. Edward scores a point for heads and an even die roll. Jacob scores on tails and an odd die roll. Isabella scores on any other outcome. The probabilities of each player scoring is calculated based on the number of favorable outcomes. The game is determined to not be fair due to the unequal probabilities. Suggestions are made to modify the scoring to create a fair game for 3 or 4 players.

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    Name: __________________ Period: _____

    Playing a "Fair" Game


    Directions: Read each question below carefully and think about how will answer.
    Answer clearly in complete sentences and be prepared to discuss your reasoning
    with a group or the class.

    Edward, Jacob, and Isabella are playing a game where one player flips a coin, then
    rolls a die.

    1. Can you figure out all the possible outcomes of playing this game? You could
    make a table, draw a diagram, or make a list.

    2. How many possible outcomes are there? __________


    (Count the outcomes in part a.)

    3. Cullen, who is just watching, doesn't understand how to figure out all the
    possible outcomes. Describe in at least three sentences how the game is played and
    how you determined the possible outcomes. Think about why there cannot be more
    or less. (Use a separate piece of paper if needed.)
    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    Each player scores points in different ways. Edward scores a point if heads is flipped
    and the number rolled on the die is even. Jacob scores a point if tails is flipped and
    the number rolled on the die is odd. Isabella scores a point for any other outcome.

    4. What is the probability that Edward will score a point? __________


    (Look at the possible outcomes for Edward to score a point.)

    5. What is the probability that Jacob will score a point? __________


    (Look at the possible outcomes for Jacob to score a point.)

    6. What is the probability that Isabella will score a point? __________


    (Look at the possible outcomes for Isabella.)
    7. Is this a "fair" game? Describe why or why not.

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    8. What is a "fair" game?

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    9. Can you find a way to make this a fair game with three players?

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    10. Cullen decides he wants to play. Can you find a way to make this a fair game
    with four players?

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________

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