Simulations

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What is a simulation in probability?

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A simulation in probability is a method used to model a real-world situation by using random experiments to estimate the likelihood of different outcomes.

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What is the purpose of using a die in simulations?

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A die is used in simulations to represent random events, where each face of the die corresponds to a different outcome.

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How can flipping a coin be used in simulations?

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Flipping a coin can represent two possible outcomes, such as success or failure, making it useful for simulating binary events.

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What does it mean for outcomes to be equally likely?

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Outcomes are equally likely when each outcome has the same chance of occurring, such as rolling a fair die.

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What is the probability of choosing one specific pair of shoes from 2 pairs?

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The probability is 1/2, since there are 2 equally likely pairs.

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How can a spinner be used in simulations?

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A spinner can represent multiple outcomes, with each section corresponding to a different option, allowing for visual representation of probabilities.

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What is the probability of both TVs being defective if each has a 50% chance?

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The probability is 0.5 * 0.5 = 0.25 or 25%.

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What is the total number of combinations of 5 colors of pens and 2 colors of paper?

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The total combinations are 5 (pens) * 2 (paper) = 10 combinations.

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How can rolling a die simulate the selection of tickets?

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Rolling a die can represent the selection of tickets if each number corresponds to a different ticket.

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What is the probability of finding a specific ticket in a box of cereal with 6 different tickets?

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The probability is 1/6, since there are 6 equally likely tickets.