S-CP.B.8
(+) 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
If you flip three fair coins, what is the probability that you'll get at least two heads?
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.
You flip a fair coin five times.
What is the probability that you get more heads than tails?
What is the probability that you get more heads than tails?
Khan Academy ResourcesTree diagrams and conditional probabilityInterpret probabilities of compound eventsProbability with general multiplication ruleDependent probability introductionGeneral multiplication rule example: independent eventsInterpreting general multiplication ruleGeneral multiplication rule example: dependent eventsConditional probability tree diagram example

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