Probability of Compound Events

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What is the probability of a compound event?

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The probability of a compound event is the likelihood of two or more events happening together. It can be calculated using the multiplication rule for independent events.

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What is an independent event in probability?

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An independent event is an event whose outcome does not affect the outcome of another event. For example, flipping a coin and rolling a die are independent events.

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What is the multiplication rule for independent events?

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The multiplication rule states that the probability of two independent events occurring together is the product of their individual probabilities.

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If the probability of event A is 1/2 and event B is 1/3, what is the probability of both A and B occurring?

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1/2 * 1/3 = 1/6.

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What is the probability of drawing a blue color and a number 4?

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1/15.

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What is the probability of flipping a coin and getting tails up, then getting a vowel from the group of letters?

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1/4.

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What is the probability of flipping a coin and getting heads up, then getting a T from the group of letters?

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1/6.

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What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 2 and spinning yellow?

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1/6.

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What is the probability of flipping a coin and getting tails up, then getting a t from the group of letters?

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1/6.

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What is a compound event in probability?

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A compound event is an event that involves two or more simple events. For example, rolling a die and flipping a coin.