Independent and Dependent Events Classwork

The outcome of one event does affect the outcome of the other event.

• independent event

• dependent event

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

The outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of the other event.

• independent event

• dependent event

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

A coin is tossed and a number cube is rolled. Find the probability,  P(heads and 7).

• 1/14
• 1/2
• 0
• 1/7

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

Ten cards numbered 1-10 are placed in a hat. What is the probability of randomly drawing a card with an even number then a card with a number greater than or equal to five if the first card is replaced?

• 1/4
• 2/3
• 3/10
• 3/5

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

A box contains all the letters of the word U N D E R S T A N D. What is the probability of selecting an 'N' first and a 'D' next, if the first letter is replaced?

• 3/50
• 1/25
• 1/10
• 2/5

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

There are 15 boys in a class with 14 girls. Find the probability of selecting a girl then a boy

• 15/58
• 18/33
• 2/29
• 1/29

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

How many outfits are possible with 5 pairs of jeans, 8 t-shirts, and 2 pairs of shoes?

• 15
• 40
• 80
• 10

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

Is the event INDEPENDENT or DEPENDENT?
Amy plays card games.  She picks a card at random.  Then without putting the first card back, he picks a second card at random.

• Independent
• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

What is the probability of rolling an even number on the first roll of a number cube and rolling an odd number on the second roll?

Are these events independent or dependent?

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.6

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

A box contains 5 purple marbles, 3 green marbles and 2 orange marbles. Draws are made without replacement. P(orange,green)

• 1/15
• 2/15
• 3/31
• 1/5

Tags

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.6

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8