Exploring Compound Theoretical Probability

What is the formula for calculating compound probability of two independent events?

• Probability of first event plus probability of second event

• Probability of first event divided by probability of second event

• Probability of first event multiplied by probability of second event

• Probability of first event minus probability of second event

How many outcomes result in a sum of eight when rolling two dice?

• 3 outcomes

• 5 outcomes

• 4 outcomes

• 6 outcomes

How many possible outcomes are there when rolling two dice?

• 48 outcomes

• 24 outcomes

• 12 outcomes

• 36 outcomes

What is the probability of rolling an odd number and then tossing heads?

• 1/8

• 1/6

• 1/2

• 1/4

What fraction represents the probability of getting heads when tossing a coin?

• 1/3

• 1/4

• 1/2

• 2/3

What is the simplified probability of selecting an odd number from a die?

• 1/3

• 3/6

• 2/5

• 1/2

If a class consists of 15 girls and 10 boys, what is the probability that two randomly chosen students are both girls?

• 10/25

• 15/25

• 9/25

• 6/25

What is the probability of choosing a girl first and then a boy in a class of 15 girls and 10 boys?

• 12/25

• 3/25

• 6/25

• 9/25

What is the probability of getting a turkey and Swiss sandwich on wheat bread from a deli offering multiple options?

• 1/6

• 1/12

• 1/9

• 1/3

In the sandwich selection example, how many total combinations are possible?

• 9 combinations

• 6 combinations

• 12 combinations

• 15 combinations