Probability Review 8

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What is the total number of outcomes in a probability experiment?

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The total number of outcomes is the sum of all possible outcomes in the experiment.

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What does the term 'probability' mean?

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Probability is a measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

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What is the formula for calculating the probability of an event?

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Probability of an event = (Number of favorable outcomes) / (Total number of outcomes).

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What does the word 'and' signify in probability?

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The word 'and' signifies multiplication of probabilities when calculating the probability of two independent events occurring together.

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What does the word 'or' signify in probability?

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The word 'or' signifies addition of probabilities when calculating the probability of either of two events occurring.

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If you have a bag with 6 Red, 5 Green, 4 Blue, 3 Orange, 2 Yellow, and 1 Brown M & M, what is the total number of M & M's?

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Total = 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 21 M & M's.

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What is the probability of picking a Red M & M from the bag?

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Probability of Red = 6/21 = 2/7.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the probability of picking an Orange and Yellow M & M from the bag?

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Probability = (Number of Orange M & M's * Number of Yellow M & M's) / (Total M & M's)^2 = (3 * 2) / (21^2) = 6/441 = 2/147.

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What is the probability of picking a Green and Blue M & M from the bag?

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Probability = (Number of Green M & M's * Number of Blue M & M's) / (Total M & M's)^2 = (5 * 4) / (21^2) = 20/441.