CP.3.S.3
(+) Apply the general Multiplication Rule in a uniform probability model, P(A and B) = P(A)P(B|A) = P(B)P(A|B), and interpret the answer in terms of the model.
Example Problems
Two fair six-sided dice are rolled.
What is the probability that both dice show an even number?
Round your answer to two decimal places.
What is the probability that both dice show an even number?
Round your answer to two decimal places.
Two fair 6-sided dice are rolled. What is the probability that both show a prime number?
Write your answer as a fraction.
Write your answer as a fraction.
A fair coin is flipped three times. What is the probability of getting exactly two heads?
Write your answer as a fraction.
Write your answer as a fraction.
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