Understanding Probability in Events

Which of the following best describes independent events?

• The occurrence of one event affects the probability of the other.

• The occurrence of one event does not affect the probability of the other.

• Both events cannot happen at the same time.

• Both events must happen together.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

If you roll a fair six-sided die, what is the sample space?

What is the sample size for tossing two coins simultaneously?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

Which of the following is a dependent event?

• Drawing a card from a deck, replacing it, and drawing again.

• Tossing a coin and rolling a die.

• Drawing a card from a deck, not replacing it, and drawing again.

• Rolling two dice at the same time.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.4

What is the probability of getting heads on both coins when two coins are tossed?

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

Which of the following is the correct sample space for tossing a coin and rolling a die?

If you draw two cards from a deck without replacement, what is the probability that both are aces?

What is the probability of getting a 2 or a 5 when rolling a fair six-sided die?

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

Which of the following statements is true about dependent events?

• The probability of one event is unaffected by the other.

• The probability of one event changes if the other occurs.

• Both events must be mutually exclusive.

• Both events must be independent.

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5