It's in the Bag

Part 2: Will it Rain in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

  1. What is the chance of rain in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during this time? 30 percent

    1. How many white marbles are in the bag? 1

    2. How many red marbles are in the bag? 2

    3. What is the total number of marbles in the bag? 3

  2. Review your data from the investigation. Did it rain in Baton Rouge?

    white = rain
    red = no rain

    Day 1Red
    Day 2Red
    Day 3White

  3. Based on the data you collected, answer the following questions:

    1. How many days did it rain in Baton Rouge? 1

    2. What is the percentage of days during this time that it rained in Baton Rouge? 30

    3. Is this a higher or lower percentage of days than expected? Explain your answer.

      Explanation