M2 Day 65 Practice

Front

What is the formula to calculate the total number of meal combinations from different choices?

Back

Multiply the number of choices for each category. For example, if there are 2 salads, 3 entrees, and 2 beverages, the total combinations are 2 x 3 x 2 = 12.

Front

How many outcomes are possible when rolling two six-sided dice?

Back

36 outcomes. Each die has 6 faces, so 6 x 6 = 36.

Front

What is the probability of flipping heads on a coin?

Back

1/2, since there are 2 possible outcomes: heads or tails.

Front

If a spinner has 6 colors, what is the probability of landing on a specific color?

Back

1/6, since there are 6 equally likely outcomes.

Front

What is the combined probability of flipping a tails on a coin and rolling a 4 on a die?

Back

1/12, calculated as (1/2 for tails) x (1/6 for rolling a 4).

Front

How do you calculate the total number of lunch combinations from a menu with sandwiches, chips, and beverages?

Back

Multiply the number of choices: if there are 6 sandwiches, 3 chips, and 5 beverages, the total is 6 x 3 x 5 = 90.

Front

What is the probability of an event?

Back

The likelihood of that event occurring, calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.

Front

What is a sample space in probability?

Back

The set of all possible outcomes of a probability experiment.

Front

Define independent events in probability.

Back

Two events are independent if the occurrence of one does not affect the occurrence of the other.

Front

What is the difference between combinations and permutations?

Back

Combinations are selections where order does not matter, while permutations are arrangements where order does matter.