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This module provides practice problems which develop concepts related to the multiplication rule in probability.

Eli and Beth each chooses a letter of the alphabet, completely at random.

  • A

    What is the probability that Eli and Beth both choose the letter “A”?
  • B

    What is the probability that Eli and Beth both choose vowels?
  • C

    What is the probability that Eli chooses a letter that appears somewhere in the word “Eli,” and Beth chooses a letter that appears somewhere in the word “Beth”?
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In your hand, you hold two regular 6-sided dice. One is red, and one is blue. You throw them both.

  • A

    If both dice roll “1” that is sometimes referred to as “snake eyes.” What is the probability of snake eyes?
  • B

    What is the probability that both dice will roll even numbers?
  • C

    What is the probability that both dice will roll the same as each other?
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A deck of cards contains 52 different cards, assuming there are no jokers. On the table in front of you sit 5 different decks of cards. All of them have been shuffled, so the cards in each deck are in random order.

  • A

    What is the probability that the top card in the first deck is the ace of spades?
  • B

    What is the probability that the top card in the second deck is the ace of spades?
  • C

    What is the probability that the top card in the first two decks are both the ace of spades?
  • D

    What is the probability that the top card in all five decks are the ace of spades?
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According to http://www.m-ms.com/, a bag of Milk Chocolate (plain) M&Ms® contains 13% brown, 14% yellow, 13% red, 24% blue, 20% orange, and 16% green M&Ms. A bag of Peanut M&Ms® contains 12% brown, 15% yellow, 12% red, 23% blue, 23% orange, and 15% green.

  • A

    If you choose one M&M at random from a Milk Chocolate bag, what is the probability that it will be brown?
  • B

    If you choose one M&M at random from a Milk Chocolate bag, what is the probability that it will be brown or yellow?
  • C

    If you choose one M&M at random from a Peanut bag, what is the probability that it will be brown or yellow?
  • D

    If you choose one M&M at random from a Milk Chocolate bag, and one M&M at random from a Peanut bag, what is the probability that they will both be brown or yellow?
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What is the probability that a married couple were both born...

  • A

    In the first half of the year?
  • B

    In January?
  • C

    On January 1?
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The probability that a given event will occur has been calculated as exactly 5/13. What is the probability that this event will not happen?

Hint: Start by thinking about easier numbers, such as 1 2 or 1 4 .
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Source:  OpenStax, Advanced algebra ii: activities and homework. OpenStax CNX. Sep 15, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col10686/1.5
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