Compound Probability

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What is compound probability?

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Compound probability refers to the probability of two or more events happening at the same time. It can be calculated using the multiplication rule for independent events or the addition rule for mutually exclusive events.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of two independent events A and B occurring?

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The formula is P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B).

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

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If you pick a red marble and keep it, how does that change the probability of getting a green marble when you pick a second time?

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More likely.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the probability of picking a blue marble, putting it back in the bag, then picking a red marble?

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What does P(not A) represent in probability?

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P(not A) represents the probability that event A does not occur.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

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If the probability of an event A is 1/4, what is P(not A)?

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P(not A) = 1 - P(A) = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

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How many outcomes are there when tossing a coin and rolling a dice?

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12 outcomes.

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What is the probability of spinning an odd number and not yellow?

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the total number of outcomes when rolling two dice?

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36 outcomes.

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What is the probability of drawing a heart from a standard deck of cards?

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B