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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How do you calculate the probability of an event?

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Probability of an event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes).

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What is the probability of choosing a letter other than 'A' from the word 'ALGEBRA'?

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5/7

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What is the probability of spinning red if there are 5 red and 7 blue sections on a spinner?

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5/12

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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Multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign. For example, 0.02 becomes 2%.

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What is the probability of choosing a vowel from the word 'MATHEMATICS'?

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4/11

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Can probability be expressed in different forms?

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Yes, probability can be expressed as a fraction, a decimal, or a percent.

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

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P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B).

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What is the probability of rolling a sum of 7 with two dice?

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There are 6 favorable outcomes (1+6, 2+5, 3+4, 4+3, 5+2, 6+1) out of 36 possible outcomes, so the probability is 6/36 or 1/6.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent events?

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Independent events do not affect each other's outcomes, while dependent events do.