Simple and Compound Events

Determine whether the event is simple or compound.

The numbers 1 to 10 are written on separate pieces of paper, folded, and put in a box. One number (a piece of paper) is drawn from the box. What is the probability that this number chosen randomly is 3?

• simple
• compound

Determine whether the event is simple or compound.

Two coins were tossed simultaneously. What is the probability that the outcomes are at least a tail?

• simple

• compound

Determine whether the event is simple or compound.

A card is drawn from a standard deck of cards. What is the probability that it is a King?

• simple
• compound

Determine whether the event is simple or compound.

A card is drawn from a standard deck of cards. What is the probability that it is a Queen of hearts?

• simple
• compound

Determine whether the event is simple or compound.

In rolling two dice, what is the probability of getting a sum of at least 4?

• simple

• compound

Two coins were tossed simultaneously. What is the probability that the outcomes are at least a tail?

In rolling two dice, what is the probability of getting a sum of at least 4?

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(1,1) (1,2) (1,3) (1,4) (1,5) (1,6)

(2,1) (2,2) (2,3) (2,4) (2,5) (2,6)

(3,1) (3,2) (3,3) (3,4) (3,5) (3,6)

(4,1) (4,2) (4,3) (4,4) (4,5) (4,6)

(5,1) (5,2) (5,3) (5,4) (5,5) (5,6)

(6,1) (6,2) (6,3) (6,4) (6,5) (6,6)

The numbers 1 to 10 are written on separate pieces of paper, folded, and put in a box. One number (a piece of paper) is drawn from the box. What is the probability that this number chosen randomly is 3?

A card is drawn from a standard deck of cards. What is the probability that it is a King?

A card is drawn from a standard deck of cards. What is the probability that it is a Queen of hearts?