Compound Probability

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What is compound probability?

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Compound probability is 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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How do you calculate the probability of two independent events occurring?

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To calculate the probability of two independent events A and B occurring, multiply their individual probabilities: P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B).

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What is the probability of choosing a letter from the word 'MATH' and then flipping tails on a coin?

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1/13

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What is experimental probability?

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Experimental probability is the probability determined by conducting an experiment and observing the outcomes. It is calculated as the number of successful outcomes divided by the total number of trials.

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How do you find the probability of pulling a green marble from a bag?

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Divide the number of green marbles by the total number of marbles in the bag.

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What is the probability of getting a perfect square from a spinner and then the letter Z?

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3/20

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of dependent events?

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For dependent events A and B, the probability is calculated as: P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B|A), where P(B|A) is the probability of B given that A has occurred.

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If a cookie jar has different types of cookies, how do you calculate the probability of choosing a specific type?

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Divide the number of that specific type of cookie by the total number of cookies in the jar.

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What is the probability of choosing a peanut butter cookie and then a chocolate chip cookie without replacement?

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6/71

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How do you calculate the probability of catching two different types of fish in succession?

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Multiply the probability of catching the first type of fish by the probability of catching the second type after the first has been caught.