Multiplication and Addition Probability rules

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What is the probability of rolling an even number on a single die?

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The probability of rolling an even number (2, 4, or 6) is 3/6 or 1/2.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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

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The probability of rolling a multiple of 3 (3 or 6) is 2/6 or 1/3.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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Are the events of rolling an even number and rolling a multiple of 3 mutually exclusive?

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No, they are not mutually exclusive because the number 6 is both even and a multiple of 3.

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What is the probability of drawing a spade from a standard deck of cards?

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The probability of drawing a spade is 13/52 or 1/4.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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What is the probability of drawing a red card from a standard deck of cards?

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The probability of drawing a red card (hearts or diamonds) is 26/52 or 1/2.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

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Are the events of drawing a spade and drawing a red card mutually exclusive?

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Yes, they are mutually exclusive because a card cannot be both a spade and red.

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What is the total number of marbles in a bag containing 9 green, 5 yellow, and 6 red marbles?

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The total number of marbles is 9 + 5 + 6 = 20.

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What is the probability of selecting a green or red marble from the bag?

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The probability of selecting a green or red marble is (9 green + 6 red) / 20 = 15/20 = 3/4.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What does P(A) represent in probability?

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P(A) represents the probability of event A occurring.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.5

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What does P(B|A) represent in probability?

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P(B|A) represents the probability of event B occurring given that event A has occurred.

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