PROBABILITY Math

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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What is the probability of rolling a specific number on a fair six-sided die?

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The probability of rolling a specific number (like a 4) on a fair six-sided die is 1/6.

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How do you calculate the probability of multiple independent events occurring?

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To find the probability of multiple independent events occurring, multiply the probabilities of each individual event.

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What is the probability of rolling a 4 three times in a row on a fair six-sided die?

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1/216.

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How do you determine the total number of combinations in a scenario with multiple choices?

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Multiply the number of choices for each category together.

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Kramer can choose from a blue or white shirt, tan or blue pants, and a red, blue, or striped tie. How many different combinations of outfits does he have?

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12 combinations.

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What is a sample space in probability?

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A sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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What is the expected value in probability?

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The expected value is the average outcome of a probability experiment, calculated by multiplying each outcome by its probability and summing the results.

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If there are equal numbers of boys and girls in a school, what is the probability of randomly selecting a boy?

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1/2.

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Jake had a bag of candy with 30 pieces divided evenly between three types. What is the probability of pulling out a Milky Way?

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1/3.