Exploring Dependent Events and Sample Spaces

What is the initial probability of drawing a seven from a deck of cards?

• 3/51

• 1/13

• 4/52

• 1/52

After drawing one seven, what is the probability of drawing another seven from the remaining cards?

• 1/52

• 4/52

• 3/51

• 1/13

What is the probability of drawing two sevens in succession without replacement?

• 1/102

• 1/132

• 1/169

• 1/221

How many total marbles are initially in the box in Example B?

• 15

• 20

• 10

• 5

What is the probability of drawing the first purple marble from the box?

• 1/10

• 5/9

• 4/9

• 1/2

After drawing one purple marble, what is the probability of drawing another purple marble?

• 4/9

• 1/2

• 5/9

• 1/10

What is the probability of drawing a red marble after two purple marbles?

• 4/9

• 3/8

• 5/9

• 5/8

What is the combined probability of drawing two purple marbles followed by one red marble?

• 5/36

• 1/36

• 1/18

• 1/12

What rule is used to calculate the probability of sequential dependent events?

• Multiplication rule

• Subtraction rule

• Division rule

• Addition rule

If the events were independent, how would the probabilities compare?

• They would be one

• They would be zero

• They would be the same

• They would differ