Compound Probability

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What is compound probability?

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Compound probability refers to the probability of two or more events happening at the same time. It can be calculated using the multiplication rule for independent events or the addition rule for mutually exclusive events.

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How do you calculate the probability of drawing a specific color of candy from a bag?

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To calculate the probability of drawing a specific color of candy, divide the number of candies of that color by the total number of candies in the bag.

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If a bag contains 3 red, 5 blue, and 2 yellow candies, what is the probability of drawing a blue candy?

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The probability of drawing a blue candy is 5/10 or 1/2.

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of two dependent events?

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The probability of two dependent events A and B is calculated as P(A) * P(B|A), where P(B|A) is the probability of event B occurring after event A has occurred.

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In a scenario where a coin is drawn and not replaced, how does it affect the probability of the next draw?

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Not replacing the coin changes the total number of coins, which affects the probability of drawing a specific coin on the next draw.

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What is the probability of drawing a dime followed by a nickel from a piggy bank with 18 quarters, 20 dimes, 24 nickels, and 43 pennies?

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The probability is 4/91.

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How do you calculate the probability of drawing either a heart or a club from a deck of cards?

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The probability of drawing either a heart or a club is calculated as the sum of the probabilities of drawing a heart and drawing a club.

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What is the probability of drawing a heart or a club followed by a spade or a diamond with replacement?

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The probability is (26/52) x (26/52).

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How do you find the probability of drawing two of the same type of fruit from a basket without replacement?

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To find this probability, calculate the probability of drawing the first fruit and then multiply it by the probability of drawing the second fruit of the same type, considering the reduced total.

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If a fruit basket contains 9 apples, 3 bananas, 7 oranges, 5 pears, and 1 grapefruit, what is the probability of drawing two pears?

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The probability is 1/30.