G.CP.A.7
Apply and Interpret the general Multiplication Rule in a uniform probability model.
Example Problems
Five fair six‑sided dice are rolled simultaneously.
What is the probability that exactly two of the dice show a ?
What is the probability that exactly two of the dice show a ?
Eight friends sit randomly in a straight row of 8 seats.
What is the probability that Charlie and Dana sit next to each other (in either order)?
What is the probability that Charlie and Dana sit next to each other (in either order)?
Seven friends take random seats in a straight row of 7 chairs.
What is the probability that Alice sits in one end seat and Bob sits in the other end seat?
What is the probability that Alice sits in one end seat and Bob sits in the other end seat?
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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