Combinations
Predictions
Compound Events
100

How many combinations can you make if you flip a coin and roll a die?

2 x 6 = 12

100

Ms. Ramirez wants to make a prediction of how many times she could roll a six if she rolled 120 times. What is a good prediction of the probability of rolling a six?

20 times

100

What is the probability of picking a RED jolly rancher, replacing it, and then getting a BLUE jolly rancher?

-3 red jolly ranchers

-2 blue jolly ranchers


3/5 x 2/5 = 6/25

200

How many combinations of sandwiches from Subway can you make if you had to choose from 2 breads, 3 cheeses, and 3 meats?

2x3x3 = 18 sandwiches

200

Ms. Ramirez wants to make a prediction of how many times she could flip heads if she flipped a coin 100 times. What is a good prediction of the probability of flipping TAILS?

50 times

200

What is the probability of picking a RED jolly rancher, NOT replacing it, and then getting a BLUE jolly rancher?

-3 red jolly ranchers

-2 blue jolly ranchers

3/5 x 2/4 = 6/20

300

How many combinations of outfits can you make if you had:

3 colored shirts

2 pants

2 shoes

3 x 2 x2 = 12 combinations

300

Ms. Ramirez wants to make a prediction of how many times she could pick a RED jolly rancher if she drew 20 times. What is a good prediction of the probability of choosing a RED jolly rancher?

-2 RED jolly ranchers

-2 BLUE jolly ranchers

10 times

300

What is the probability of picking a yellow marble, replacing it, and then getting a blue marble?

-2 yellow marbles

-2 blue marbles

-2 red marbles

2/6 x 2/6 = 4/36

400

How many combinations of pizza can you make if you had to pick a bread, and topping from the following. The breads are stuffed crust, and thin crust. The toppings are pepperoni, cheese, pineapple, and sausage.

2 x 4 = 8

400

Ms. Ramirez wants to make a prediction of how many times she could pick a BLUE jolly rancher if she drew 100 times. What is a good prediction of the probability of choosing a BLUE jolly rancher?

-2 RED jolly ranchers

-5 BLUE jolly ranchers

-3 GREEN jolly ranchers

50 times

400

What is the probability of picking a yellow marble, NOT replacing it, and then getting a blue marble?

-2 yellow marbles

-2 blue marbles

-2 red marbles

4/30