when dealing with a problem with probabilities, how do you know to whether multiply or add the probabilities??? i heard that you multiply when "and" is in the answer or add when "or" is in the answer...or it might be vice versa (please explain this to me also!).
here is an example if it didn't make sense (please explain):
1.) A.) there are 5 blue, 4 red, 3 yellow, and 2 black marbles in a bag. If two marbles are picked at random (without replacement) what is the probability that both selections (first AND second) are red?
B.) same problem as 1. A but this time two marbles are selected at random WITH REPLACEMENT
2.) A.) there are 5 blue, 4 red, 3 yellow, and 2 black marbles. If two marbles are picked at random (without replacement) what is the probability that either selections (OR) is red?
B.) same problem as 2 A, but this time WITH replacement.
short:
-do all problems
-explain whether multiply when it says "and" or add when it says "or"..or vice versa
-explain why so
10 points!!!
2007-12-27
05:19:51
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