Multiplication Rule of Probability

The spinner below is divided into 4 equal parts. It is spun once, and the coin is flipped once. What is the probability of obtaining red on the spinner followed by heads on the coin?

• $\frac{1}{8}$

• $\frac{1}{4}$

• $\frac{3}{4}$

• $\frac{7}{8}$

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

You flip a nickel three times.
Find the probability that all flips will land on tails.

• 1/2
• 1/4
• 1/6
• 1/8

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

There are 9 movies showing at a theater. Two are action movies, two are children’s movies, and the other movies are comedies. Ashley randomly selects 2 different movies to see, without replacement. What is the probability that the first movie is an action movie and the second movie is a comedy?

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.6

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

A bag contains 5 red marbles, 4 blue marbles, and 3 green marbles. Joshua will select a marble at random, record its color, and then put the marble back in the bag. He will select three marbles in this way. What is the probability that Joshua will first get a red marble, then a blue marble, and then a green marble?

• $\frac{1}{60}$

• $\frac{5}{144}$

• $\frac{5}{12}$

• $\frac{47}{60}$

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

You have a 73% chance of passing any stats quiz. What is the probability you fail one quiz, then pass the next 3?

• .39

• .11

• .08

• .32

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

Mrs. Regan has a 12% chance of making a freethrow. What is the probability she shoots twice and makes both?

• .14

• .01

• .24

• .05

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

Find the probability of tossing a coin 4 times and getting 4 heads.

Do not round your answer.

(a)  

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

Manager is chosen at random. What is the probability you chose a manager with 0-5 years experience given that he is from the Midwest?

• 4/9
• 4/53
• 4/23
• 9/53

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.6

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

CCSS.HSS.ID.B.5

A student is taking a 4 problem multiple choice test where each question has 5 choices.  What is the probability that the  student guesses at least 1 question correctly? 

• .4096
• .5904
• .0016
• .5

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

The weather forecaster predicted it will be 4/5 chance of rain for Monday and 2/3 chance of rain for Tuesday. What is the probability it will rain both days?

• 1/2
• 20/15
• 8/15
• 6/8

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2