1. Elementary Statistics:
Active Learning Lecture Slides
For use with Classroom Response Systems
Chapter 3: Probability
Elementary Statistics:
Picturing the World
Sixth Edition
by Larson and Farber
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2. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
How many 4-letter television call signs are possible, if each sign must start with either a K or a W?
456,976
35,152 16
104
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3. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
How many 4-letter television call signs are possible, if each sign must start with either a K or a W?
456,976
35,152 16
104
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4. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
The spinner shown is spun one time. Find the probability the spinner lands on blue.
0.375
0.5
0.125
0.25
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5. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
The spinner shown is spun one time. Find the probability the spinner lands on blue.
0.375
0.5
0.125
0.25
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6. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
The bar graph shows the cell phone provider for students in a class. One of these students is chosen at random. Find the probability that their provider is not AT&T.
0.3
0.6
0.125
0.4
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7. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
The bar graph shows the cell phone provider for students in a class. One of these students is chosen at random. Find the probability that their provider is not AT&T.
0.3
0.6
0.125
0.4
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8. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
One card is selected at random from a standard deck, then replaced, and a second card is drawn. Find the probability of selecting two face cards.
0.050
0.053
0.038
0.462
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One card is selected at random from a standard deck, then replaced, and a second card is drawn. Find the probability of selecting two face cards.
0.050
0.053
0.038
0.462
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One card is selected at random from a standard deck, not replaced, and then a second card is drawn. Find the probability of selecting two face cards.
0.050
0.053
0.446
0.038
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11. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
One card is selected at random from a standard deck, not replaced, and then a second card is drawn. Find the probability of selecting two face cards.
0.050
0.053
0.446
0.038
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The table shows the favorite pizza topping for a sample of students. One of these students is selected at random. Find the probability the student is male, given that they prefer pepperoni.
0.333
0.6
0.208
0.556
Cheese
Pepperoni
Sausage
Total
Male 8 5 2 15
Female 4 3 9 10 24
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13. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
The table shows the favorite pizza topping for a sample of students. One of these students is selected at random. Find the probability the student is male, given that they prefer pepperoni.
0.333
0.6
0.208
0.556
Cheese
Pepperoni
Sausage
Total
Male 8 5 2 15
Female 4 3 9 10 24
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True or False:
The following events are mutually exclusive.
Event A: Being born in California Event B: Watching American Idol
True
False
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15. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
True or False:
The following events are mutually exclusive.
Event A: Being born in California Event B: Watching American Idol
True
False
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16. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
The table shows the favorite pizza topping for a sample of students. One of these students is selected at random. Find the probability the student is female or prefers sausage.
0.458
0.583
0.125
0.556
Cheese
Pepperoni
Sausage
Total
Male 8 5 2 15
Female 4 3 9 10 24
© 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.

17. © 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.
The table shows the favorite pizza topping for a sample of students. One of these students is selected at random. Find the probability the student is female or prefers sausage.
0.458
0.583
0.125
0.556
Cheese
Pepperoni
Sausage
Total
Male 8 5 2 15
Female 4 3 9 10 24
© 2015, 2012, 2009 Pearson Education, Inc.