Introduction to Probability and Word Problems using the Addition Rule

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula for calculating the probability of two disjoint events?
Probability of A union B equals probability of A plus probability of B
Probability of A union B equals probability of A times probability of B
Probability of A union B equals probability of A minus probability of B
Probability of A union B equals probability of A plus probability of B minus probability of their intersection
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In probability, what does the word 'or' signify?
The probability of the intersection of events
The probability of the union of events
The probability of mutually exclusive events
The probability of a single event
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which rule is used to calculate the probability of an intersection in more advanced problems?
Addition Rule
Subtraction Rule
Multiplication Rule
Division Rule
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you determine if events are disjoint in a word problem?
Check if the events have the same probability
Check if the events are dependent
Check if the events are independent
Check if both events can occur at the same time
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a bag of 100 candies, 35 are peppermints and 25 are caramels. What is the probability of picking either a peppermint or a caramel?
1/2
3/5
1/3
2/5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the probability of selecting a triangle or a blue shape from a bag containing different shapes?
11/13
4/13
8/13
7/13
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If 42% of families have pie and 34% have cake, with 12% having both, what is the probability of a family having either pie or cake?
0.74
0.64
0.54
0.44
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