Percentages and Compound Probability

Front

What is a sample space in probability?

Back

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

Front

List the sample space for flipping two coins.

Back

HH, HT, TH, TT

Front

What is the ratio of lemon juice to total liquid if there are 2 cups of lemon juice and 4 cups of water?

Back

The fraction of lemon juice to total liquid is 2/6 or 1/3.

Front

How does keeping a red marble affect the probability of picking a green marble next?

Back

It makes it more likely to pick a green marble next.

Front

What is the complete set of combinations for 3 sandwiches (T, C, P) and 2 drinks (M, W)?

Back

TW, TM, CW, CM, PW, PM

Front

If you have 3 tops, 2 pants, and 2 shoes, how many outfit combinations can you make?

Back

12 outfits (3 x 2 x 2 = 12).

Front

What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event?

Back

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

Front

Define compound probability.

Back

Compound probability is the probability of two or more events happening at the same time.

Front

What is the difference between independent and dependent events in probability?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate the probability of independent events occurring together?

Back

Multiply the probabilities of each event.