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Activity 2 Independent Events

If the outcome of the 1st event does not affect the 2nd event, the events are
called independent events.

A and B are independent events.
P(A and B) = P(A) P(B)

Find the probability of rolling an odd number and
getting heads when you roll a die and toss a coin.

Find P(heads) and P(odd). P(heads and odd)
= P(heads) P(odd)
P(heads) = heads = 1
heads, tails 2 1 3
6
P(odd) = 3 =

= 2

6

Then multiply the probabilities. 1

=

4

1 . Find the probability of getting 2 . Find the probability of getting

each set of outcomes when each set of outcomes when
rolling a die and tossing a coin. rolling two dice.

a. P(odd and tails) a. P(2 and 3)
b. P(even and heads) b. P(even and even)

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