Compound Probability Flashcard

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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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What is the probability of an event?

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The probability of an event is a measure of the likelihood that the event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain).

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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 that player A and Player B will not tie?

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2/3

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What is the probability of getting mushrooms on your pizza if there are 2 out of 10 options?

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2/10

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If you and a friend each spun a spinner with 4 equal sections, what is the probability that both would land on 4?

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1/16

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What is the probability that one die shows an even number and the other shows an odd number when rolling two dice?

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1/2

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How many different combinations can be made with 4 flavors of ice cream and 2 toppings?

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8 (4 flavors x 2 toppings = 8 combinations).

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What is the formula for calculating the total number of outcomes in a probability experiment?

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The total number of outcomes can be calculated using the formula: Total Outcomes = Number of choices for event 1 x Number of choices for event 2 x ...

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What does it mean if two events are mutually exclusive?

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Two events are mutually exclusive if they cannot occur at the same time. For example, rolling a 3 and rolling a 4 on a single die.