Probability Independent Event

To find the probability of multiple INDEPENDENT events...

• Find the probability of event #1

• Find the probability of event #2

• Add the probability of both event #1 & event #2

• Multiply the probability of both event #1 & event #2

Based on the chart, what is the experimental probability of pulling a green marble?

• 12.5%

• 32%

• 8%

• 80%

Andrew picks one marble at a time from a box and replaces it. He repeats this process 25 times and records the results in the table. Based on the table, which color marble has an experimental probability of 1/5?

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

• Green

Find the probability that the spinner lands on Bonus Card when spun.

• 0.44

• 0.22

• 0.14

• 0.17

A marble bag contains 3 red marbles, 4 gray marbles, 6 white marbles, and 5 black marbles. What is the probability of randomly drawing a red marble and then a gray marble if the first marble is replaced?

• 1/9

• 1/27

• 1/6

• 2/9

Ricardo has the spinner pictured here and a bag of marbles filled with 2 reds, 3 greens, and 3 blues. What is the probability that Ricardo spins red on the spinner then picks a red marble out of the bag?

• 1 ⁄ 16

• 1 ⁄ 2

• 1 ⁄ 4

• 1 ⁄ 8

What is the probability that Tom will get a lollipop, replace it, then draw a gumball? The treat bag containing 6 lollipops and 4 gum balls

• 1/24

• 1/90

• 6/25

• 1/10

Ten cards numbered 1-10 are placed in a hat. What is the probability of randomly drawing a card with an even number then a card with a number five or greater if the first card is replaced?

• 1/4

• 2/3

• 3/10

• 3/5

Marietta picks a candle from the bunch, replaces it, and then selects one again. What are the chances that she selects a green both times?

• 1/144

• 1/12

• 1/36

• 2/24

• 2/12

Mackenzie chooses one candle, returns it to the bunch, and then chooses another candle. What is the probability Mackenzie selects a polka dot candle both times?