S-CP.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
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.
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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