Grade 8 Probability: Compound Events

This worksheet focuses on understanding and calculating probabilities of compound events, including independent and dependent events, for grade 8 math students.

Grade 8 Math Data and GraphingProbability of Compound Events

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

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probabilitycompound eventsindependent eventsdependent eventsgrade 8 math

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Grade 8 Probability: Compound Events

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Read each question carefully and choose the best answer or provide a detailed explanation. Show all your work for short answer questions.

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

1/2

1/4

1/6

1/12

2. A bag contains 3 red marbles and 2 blue marbles. If you draw one marble, do NOT replace it, and then draw another marble, what is the probability of drawing two red marbles?

9/25

6/25

3/10

9/20

3. Compound events can be classified as or events.

4. The probability of two independent events A and B occurring is P(A and B) = .

5. A spinner has 4 equal sections: Red, Blue, Green, Yellow. You spin it twice. What is the probability of spinning Red then Green? Explain your reasoning.

6. Drawing a card from a deck, replacing it, and then drawing another card are considered dependent events.

True

False