Understanding Probability and Compound Events

Match the following terms with the correct definition.

• Simple Event

• an event composed of two or more simple events.

• Probability

• ​ an event with a single outcome.

• Compound Event

• the likelihood of an event occurring.

What is the purpose of using a tree diagram in probability?

• To determine the numerical value of each outcome

• To calculate the exact probability of an event

• To visually represent all possible outcomes of compound events

• To compare the probabilities of different events

How many different sandwiches can be made with wheat or sourdough bread and four types of fillings?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

How many different sandwiches are possible if multigrain bread is added to the options?

• 16

• 8

• 24

• 12

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

• 36

• 12

• 24

• 6

How does the Punnett square relate to finding sample space in probability?

• It predicts the future traits of organisms accurately.

• It is used to determine the phenotype of offspring.

• It calculates the exact probability of genetic outcomes.

• It visually represents all possible genetic combinations.

If a spinner has 5 sections and you choose a number from 1 to 5, how many outcomes are possible?

• 30

• 25

• 5

• 10

Using the multiplication rule, how many outfits can be made from 4 jeans, 7 t-shirts, and 3 pairs of shoes?

• 336

• 168

• 84

• 28

How many different outfits can be made from 4 t-shirts, 5 pairs of jeans, and 5 pairs of shoes?

• 200

• 20

• 60

• 100

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

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/12

• 2/12