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.

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What is the multiplication rule in probability?

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The multiplication rule states that the probability of two independent events occurring together is the product of their individual probabilities.

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If you spin a spinner with 6 equal sections, what is the probability of landing on green?

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What is the probability of landing on green twice when spinning a spinner with 6 equal sections?

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How do you calculate the probability of two independent events?

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To calculate the probability of two independent events, multiply the probability of the first event by the probability of the second event.

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What is the probability of rolling a 3 on a die and flipping heads on a coin?

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How do you find the probability of not picking a specific item from a group?

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To find the probability of not picking a specific item, subtract the probability of picking that item from 1.

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In a bag with 5 blue, 4 red, and 3 orange marbles, what is the probability of picking a marble that is not orange?

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What is the total number of combinations for choosing an ice cream with 6 flavors, 4 toppings, and 2 types of cones?

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How do you calculate the total number of outfits from different clothing items?

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Multiply the number of options for each clothing item together.