Compound Events Using Tree Diagrams

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What is a compound event?

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

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What is a tree diagram?

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A tree diagram is a visual representation that shows all possible outcomes of a compound event using branches.

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How do you calculate the probability of a compound event?

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To calculate the probability of a compound event, multiply the probabilities of the individual events.

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

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

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What is the probability of flipping a head on a coin?

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The probability of flipping a head on a coin is 1/2.

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If you roll a die and flip a coin, how many total outcomes are there?

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There are 12 total outcomes (6 outcomes from the die multiplied by 2 outcomes from the coin).

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What is the probability of rolling a 4 on a die?

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The probability of rolling a 4 on a die is 1/6.

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What is the probability of getting mushrooms on your pizza if there are 2 out of 10 pizzas with mushrooms?

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The probability is 2/10 or 1/5.

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How many outcomes are there if you have 3 shirts, 2 pants, and 2 shoes?

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There are 12 possible outfits (3 shirts x 2 pants x 2 shoes = 12).

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What is the probability of having jeans in your outfit if there are 6 outfits with jeans out of 12 total outfits?

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The probability is 6/12 or 1/2.