Exploring Compound Probability Concepts

What are compound probabilities?

• Probabilities involving multiple events

• Probabilities that can only be calculated with dragons

• Probabilities that involve mixing chemicals

• Probabilities involving only one event

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

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

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 2/6

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

How do you calculate the probability of two independent events happening together?

• By multiplying their probabilities

• By subtracting one probability from the other

• By adding their probabilities

• By dividing one probability by the other

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

What is the probability of spinning blue on a spinner with three colors?

• 1/3

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 2/3

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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

• 3/6

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 1/2

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

What is the probability of spinning yellow on a spinner divided into three sections?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 1/3

• 1/6

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

What does 'or' signify in the context of probabilities?

• An inclusive event

• A mandatory event

• An exclusive event

• An impossible event

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4?

• 1/2

• 2/6

• 1/3

• 2/3

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B

How do you simplify the fraction 2/6?

• 3/6

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 1/2

What is the final probability of rolling a number greater than 4 and then spinning either pink or yellow?

• 2/6

• 1/6

• 1/9

• 2/9