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Compound Events

This topic deals with the concept of compound events, which is used when determining the probabilities of each part of multiple outcomes.
Practice Question
1

What is the probability of spinning the number 2 or 4 on the spinner and having the coin land heads up?

 

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

1/2
B)

1/4
C)

1/8
D)

1/16
Practice Question
2

What is the probability of spinning the color yellow, blue, or red on the spinner and having the coin land heads up?

      

 
Possible Answers
Your Answer
Correct Answer
A)

1/4
B)

3/4
C)

1/8
D)

3/8
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