PS.P.1.c
Apply the addition rule, the multiplication rule, and complementary rule to calculate probabilities.
Example Problems
If you flip three fair coins, what is the probability that you'll get at least two heads?
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)?
Khan Academy ResourcesAddition rule for probability (basic)Tree diagrams and conditional probabilityTwo-way tables, Venn diagrams, and probabilityProbability with discrete random variablesProbability with general multiplication ruleDependent probability introductionProbability with Venn diagramsAddition rule for probabilityCompound probability of independent eventsIndependent events example: test takingProbability with discrete random variable exampleGeneral multiplication rule example: independent eventsGeneral multiplication rule example: dependent eventsConditional probability tree diagram example

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