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FranTo calculate the probabilities of compound events, you can use the multiplication rule or the addition rule, depending on whether the events are independent or mutually exclusive. The multiplication rule is used when the events are independent, and you multiply the probabilities of the individual events. The addition rule is used when the events are mutually exclusive, and you add the probabilities of the individual events.
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How do you calculate the probability for a group of several independent events?
You multiply together their individual probabilities.
What is the secret to calculating probabilities of compound events?
There is no secret: the procedures are well studied. However, it is important to know whether the events are independent or dependent.
How are probabilities of independent events alike?
They are not!
What is the probability of the multiple of three?
Things and numbers don't have probabilities. Situations and events that can happen have probabilities.
How do you find the probability of an event followed by another event?
If the events are independent then you can multiply the individual probabilities. But if they are not, you have to use conditional probabilities.
