Mastering Conditional Probability for the SAT

What is the first step in solving a probability question?

• Simplify the fraction

• Convert to a percentage

• Identify the denominator

• Identify the numerator

If a fair coin is flipped, what is the probability of getting heads?

• 1/2

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/6

How do you convert a probability fraction to a decimal?

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by 100

What is the maximum probability for any situation?

• 2

• 0

• 0.5

• 1

What is the probability of rolling a multiple of three on a six-sided die?

• 3/6

• 2/6

• 4/6

• 1/6

How can you find the probability of an event not happening?

• Add the probabilities of all other events

• Subtract the probability of the event from one

• Multiply the probability of the event by two

• Divide the probability of the event by two

In a conditional probability question, what does the denominator represent?

• All possible outcomes

• The outcomes given a specific condition

• The total number of events

• The outcomes we want

If a student has a cat, what is the probability they also have a dog?

• 8/33

• 3/17

• 3/8

• 5/8

What is a key strategy for solving difficult probability questions?

• Guess the answer

• Read the question carefully

• Use a calculator

• Skip the question

What should you do if a probability question is confusing?

• Ask for help

• Rewind the video and review the concept

• Guess the answer

• Skip it