Probability of Compound Events Quiz

What is a sample space in a probability experiment?

• A list of all possible outcomes

• A single outcome

• A random selection of outcomes

• An impossible event

How many seating arrangements are possible for Adrien, Carlos, and Greg?

• 12

• 9

• 3

• 6

In a tree diagram for car purchases, how many outcomes are there if the car can be blue, silver, red, or purple and can have a hard top or convertible?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 10

How many sandwich combinations are possible with two types of meat and three types of bread?

• 6

• 4

• 3

• 5

What is the total number of outcomes when tossing a coin and spinning a spinner with five sections?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 5

What is a compound event in probability?

• An event with multiple outcomes

• An event with a single outcome

• An event consisting of two or more simple events

• An event that cannot occur

What is the probability of selecting a female yellow Labrador Retriever from an equal number of male and female Labradors in three colors?

• 1/9

• 1/6

• 1/3

• 1/2

In a carnival game, what is the probability of finding a prize in a blue or yellow box behind door two?

• 1/3

• 2/9

• 1/9

• 1/6

If Gerardo spins a spinner twice, what is the probability that Odell wins if Gerardo wins by spinning 'A' at least once?

• 7/16

• 9/16

• 11/16

• 5/16

How many total outcomes are there when spinning a spinner with four sections twice?

• 16

• 12

• 8

• 20