Practice: Probability Addition Rule

In a pet store, there are 6 puppies, 4 gerbils, and 7 parakeets. If a pet is chosen at random, what is the probability of choosing a puppy or a parakeet?

• 11/17

• 13/17

• 10/17

• None of the above

A number from 1 to 10 is chosen at random. What is the probability of choosing a 5 or an even number?

• 3/5

• 1/2

• 1/5

• None of the above

A single 6-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 3 or an even number?

• 1

• 2/3

• 5/6

• None of the above

A single 6-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of rolling a 2 or a 5?

• 1/3

• 2/3

• 1/2

• None of the above

A spinner has 4 equal sectors colored yellow, blue, green, and red. What is the probability of landing on red or blue after spinning this spinner?

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 3/4

• None of the above

A single card is chosen at random from a standard deck of 52 playing cards. What is the probability of choosing a king or a club?

• 1/52

• 16/52

• 17/52

• None of the above

If you draw one card from a standard deck, what is the probability of drawing a 5 or a diamond?

• 2/52

• 4/52

• 4/13

• 26/52

Find the probability of choosing a card at random that is a spade OR a 7

• 1/52

• 1/13

• 4/13

• 17/52

Which of the following shows how to determine P(packers or male)?

• 75/150 + 90/150 - 50/150
• 75/150 + 35/150 - 25/150
• 50/150 + 40/150 + 25/150
• 90/150 + 50/150 - 75/150

Which of the following shows how to determine P(skateboard or rollerblades)?

• 48/100 + 42/100 - 39/100
• 39/100 + 3/100 - 49/100
• 49/100 + 9/100 - 3/100
• 9/100 + 3/100 - 39/100