Probability of Compound Events

This worksheet focuses on understanding and calculating the probability of compound events, including independent and dependent events, for 6th-grade math students.

Grade 6 Math Data and GraphingProbability of Compound Events

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.SP.C.8

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Probability of Compound Events

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1. A coin is flipped and a standard six-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of getting tails and an even number?

1/2

1/4

1/6

1/12

2. When the outcome of one event does not affect the outcome of another event, they are called events.

3. The probability of two independent events both occurring is found by their individual probabilities.

4. A bag contains 3 red marbles and 2 blue marbles. A marble is drawn, not replaced, and then a second marble is drawn. What is the probability of drawing two red marbles?

5. If you flip a coin twice, the probability of getting heads both times is 1/2.

True

False

6. A spinner has 4 equal sections: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow. If you spin it twice, what is the probability of landing on Red then Blue?