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What is the Addition Rule of Probability?

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The Addition Rule of Probability states that the probability of the occurrence of at least one of two events is the sum of their individual probabilities minus the probability of their intersection. Formula: P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B).

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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What is the Multiplication Rule of Probability?

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The Multiplication Rule of Probability states that the probability of the occurrence of two independent events is the product of their individual probabilities. Formula: P(A and B) = P(A) * P(B).

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If a day of the week is chosen at random, what is the probability of choosing a Monday or Tuesday?

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2/7

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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In a pet store, if there are 6 puppies, 9 kittens, 4 gerbils, and 7 parakeets, what is the probability of choosing a puppy or a parakeet?

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1/2

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

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If you toss two coins, what is the probability of getting 2 heads?

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1/4

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In a jar with 5 yellow gums and 7 green gums, what is the probability of getting 2 yellow gums without replacement?

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5/33

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

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Define 'Independent Events' in probability.

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Independent events are two or more events where the occurrence of one event does not affect the occurrence of the other. For example, tossing a coin and rolling a die are independent events.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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Define 'Dependent Events' in probability.

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Dependent events are two or more events where the occurrence of one event affects the occurrence of the other. For example, drawing cards from a deck without replacement.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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What is the probability of rolling a sum of 7 with two dice?

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The probability is 1/6.

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What is the probability of drawing an Ace from a standard deck of cards?

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The probability is 4/52 or 1/13.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7B