Determining Outcomes of Compound Events

​Lesson 7.5

Determine the Outcomes of Compound Events​

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Definitions:

​Event: An event is the outcome or the group of outcomes.

Ex: When finding the probability of a dice roll, the event is rolling the dice.​

Compound Event: A compound event is two or more events happening at the same time.

Sample Space: The sample space is the list of all the possible outcomes.​

Subject | Subject

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​Example: A car can be purchased with 4 exterior colors; red, blue, yellow and green. It can also be ordered with 3 interior colors; black, white and tan. What are all the possible combinations for the car?

Multiple Choice

You are working at a food stand that sells burgers. You can order your burger in a bun or in a lettuce wrap and you can have one, two or three patties. How many different options do you have for a burger?

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​Example: You are working at an ice cream stand. You sell vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and a swirl in either a cone or a cup. How many options are there. What is the probability someone will order vanilla in a cone?

Multiple Choice

You are at a restaurant that has two entrees, fish or steak. The restaurant also has 4 sides, vegetables, potatoes, French fries, and salad. How many possibilities are there for your dinner?

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Multiple Choice

Using the data from the previous problem, what is the probability you will have fish with vegetables?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/6

• 1/8

​Conclusion: Write two complete sentences about what you learned.