How to find the probability of consecutive events

What is the probability that a single part will pass inspection?

• 85%

• 90%

• 93%

• 95%

How do you calculate the probability of all five parts passing inspection?

• Divide the probabilities of each part

• Subtract the probabilities of each part

• Multiply the probabilities of each part

• Add the probabilities of each part

What mathematical operation is used to simplify the calculation of the probability of all five parts passing?

• Raising the probability to the fifth power

• Adding the probabilities together

• Subtracting the probabilities

• Dividing the probabilities

What is the probability of all five parts passing inspection, rounded to the nearest tenth?

• 69.6%

• 67.8%

• 65.4%

• 71.2%

Why is multiplication used instead of addition in this probability problem?

• Because it gives a higher probability

• Because it is easier to calculate

• Because the events are independent

• Because the events are dependent