Understanding Multiplication Rule in Probability
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The multiplication rule for independent events is $P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \cdot P(B)$
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Quick Quiz
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Beginner
If you have 3 hats and 4 shirts, and you choose one hat and one shirt at random and independently, what's the probability of choosing a specific hat and a specific shirt?
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Real-World Problem
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Intermediate
Card Drawing Scenario
You draw two cards without replacement. What's the probability the first is an Ace of Spades and the second is a heart?
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Thinking Challenge
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Intermediate
Think About This
An urn contains 3 red balls and 2 blue balls. You draw one ball without replacement, then draw a second ball. What's the probability both balls are red?
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Advanced
What's the probability of drawing two spades in a row from a deck, without replacement?
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