Test: Probability of Simple and Compound Events

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What is probability?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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What is a simple event in probability?

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A simple event is an event that consists of a single outcome.

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What is a compound event in probability?

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A compound event is an event that consists of two or more simple events.

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How do you calculate the probability of a simple event?

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The probability of a simple event is calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.

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What is the probability of drawing two purple marbles from a box containing 5 purple, 3 green, and 2 orange marbles?

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2/9

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What is the probability of flipping a nickel three times and getting all tails?

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1/8

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What is the probability of getting exactly two heads when flipping a fair coin three times?

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3/8

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What is the probability of spinning a section that is not red on a spinner divided into 6 equal sections?

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5/6

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What is the probability of rolling an odd number on a number cube and flipping heads?

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1/4

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What is the total number of outcomes when flipping a coin?

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2 (heads or tails).