GM:S-CP.A.5
Recognize and explain the concepts of conditional probability and independence in everyday language and everyday situations. For example, compare the chance of having lung cancer if you are a smoker with the chance of being a smoker if you have lung cancer.
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.
For two independent customers at a coffee shop, each has a chance of ordering a latte.
What is the probability that both customers order lattes?
Round your answer to two decimal places.
What is the probability that both customers order lattes?
Round your answer to two decimal places.
A shipping manager checks two shipments. Each shipment has a 20% chance of being delayed, independently.
What is the probability that both shipments are delayed?
Round your answer to two decimal places.
What is the probability that both shipments are delayed?
Round your answer to two decimal places.
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