Independent/Dependent
Find That Probability
Tree Diagrams
100

Flipping a heads on a quarter and then flipping another heads

independent

100

What is the probability of getting red and red?


1/16

100

Maggie wants ice cream. There are four flavors [chocolate, vanilla, mint chip, and coconut] and two toppings [hot fudge and caramel]. How many different combinations are there?

8

200

Choosing a jack from a standard deck of cards, not putting it back in the deck, and then choosing a king.

dependent

200

What is the probability of getting a yellow and blue block?


2/16 or 1/8

200

Ron has 3 different pairs of pants [black, brown, and plaid] and 2 different shirts [ white and polka dot]. How many different combinations can Ron wear?

6

300

Rolling a 6 on a number cube three times in a row

independent


300

What is the probability of getting a Red and Red Block?


4/16 or 1/4

300

What is the probability that she will not wear black pants?


2/3

400

Picking a blue marble from a bag, putting it back, and then picking a blue marble again.

independent

400

What is missing?


Red Block and Green Block

400

You flip a coin three times in a row and get heads exactly twice.

3/8

500

Selecting a dog biscuit for your dog, feeding it to her, and then getting another one.

Dependent

500

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500

Shelley has 2 new shirts [plaid and striped], 3 pairs of shorts [ tan, yellow, and green], and 2 pairs of shoes [sandals and tennis shoes]. How many combinations can she have?

12

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