compound probability

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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 the sample space in probability?

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The 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 probabilities of each event. For example, P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B).

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What is the probability of rolling a 3 on a die?

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The probability of rolling a 3 on a standard six-sided die is 1/6.

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If you flip a coin, what are the possible outcomes?

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The possible outcomes when flipping a coin are Heads (H) and Tails (T).

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What is the probability of getting two heads when flipping two coins?

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The probability of getting two heads when flipping two coins is 1/4.

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What does a tree diagram represent in probability?

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A tree diagram visually represents all possible outcomes of a probability experiment, showing how one event leads to another.

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How many outcomes are there when rolling a die and flipping a coin?

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There are 12 outcomes when rolling a die (6 outcomes) and flipping a coin (2 outcomes): 6 * 2 = 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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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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