Compound Probability Sample Space

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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.

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What is a sample space?

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A sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

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How do you calculate the probability of independent events?

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To calculate the probability of independent events, multiply the probability of each event occurring.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

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What is the probability of flipping a coin and getting tails?

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The probability of flipping a coin and getting tails is 1/2.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the probability of rolling a number cube and getting a 3?

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The probability of rolling a number cube and getting a 3 is 1/6.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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If a coin is flipped and a number cube is rolled, what is the total number of outcomes?

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The total number of outcomes is 2 (for the coin) multiplied by 6 (for the number cube), which equals 12.

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What is the probability of getting tails on a coin and a 3 on a number cube?

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The probability is 1/2 (for tails) multiplied by 1/6 (for 3), which equals 1/12.

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What is the probability of picking a red pen from a box with 3 red, 2 green, and 1 blue pen?

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The probability of picking a red pen is 3/6 or 1/2.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of picking a green pen after replacing a red pen?

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The probability of picking a green pen after replacing a red pen is 2/6 or 1/3.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the sample space for choosing a sandwich and a drink?

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The sample space includes all combinations of sandwiches and drinks, such as: {TM, TW, CM, CW, PM, PW}.

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