Compound Probability Practice

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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 for independent events?

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The multiplication rule states that if two events A and B are independent, the probability of both A and B occurring is P(A) * P(B).

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If a coin is tossed, what are the possible outcomes?

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The possible outcomes are Heads (H) and Tails (T).

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What is the probability of tossing Heads with a fair coin?

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What is a spinner in probability?

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A spinner is a circular device divided into sections, each representing a different outcome. When spun, it can land on any of the sections.

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How do you calculate the probability of landing on a specific color on a spinner?

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The probability of landing on a specific color is calculated by dividing the number of sections of that color by the total number of sections.

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What is the probability of landing on blue first and then green on a spinner with 4 equal sections (1 blue, 1 green, 1 red, 1 yellow)?

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What does 'with replacement' mean in probability?

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'With replacement' means that after an item is drawn from a set, it is put back before the next draw, keeping the total number of items the same.

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What is the probability of picking a blue marble, putting it back, and then picking a red marble from a bag with 4 blue and 3 red marbles?

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What is the probability of drawing two specific lettered tiles (C then F) with replacement from a set of 9 tiles?

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