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Probability of an Event

The document explains the concept of probability, specifically how to calculate the probability of an event when outcomes are equally likely. It outlines steps to determine the probability and provides examples involving dice rolls and committee selections. Additionally, it includes examples of drawing cards from a deck to illustrate various probability scenarios.

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Probability of an Event

The document explains the concept of probability, specifically how to calculate the probability of an event when outcomes are equally likely. It outlines steps to determine the probability and provides examples involving dice rolls and committee selections. Additionally, it includes examples of drawing cards from a deck to illustrate various probability scenarios.

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PROBABILITY OF AN

EVENT
PROBABILITY OF AN EVENT

• If the experiment’s outcomes are equally likely to


occur, then the probability of an event E, denoted by
P(E) is
P(E) =
where n(E) and n(S) are the number of elements in
the event E and the sample space S, respectively.
STEPS

1) Determine all the possible outcomes


2) Determine the number of options
3) Divide the number of options and the possible
outcomes
4) Simplify
EXAMPLE:

In tossing two dice, what is the probability of the


event.

a. “a sum of 7?”
b. “ a sum of 5?”
EXAMPLE

A committee of two is to be chosen at random from a group of


5 students consisting of 3 boys and 2 girls. What is the
probability that a committee

a. of two boys will be chosen?


b. of two girls will be chosen?
c. consisting of 1 boy and 1 girl will be chosen?
EXAMPLE

• A card is drawn from a well – shuffled deck of cards. Find the


probability of drawing

a. A king
b. A heart
c. A face card
d. Not a king

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