Question: 1
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/precalculus/prob-comb/combinations/v/combination-formula
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/precalculus/prob-comb/combinatorics-precalc/v/permutation-formula
How can you determine if you need to use a combination or permutation to count the number of outcomes?
Which will usually have more outcomes?
Why?
Provide an example in your explanation.
Question 2
View the following video:
· Patrick Just Math Tutorials: http://patrickjmt.com/calculating-probability-and-statements-independent-events/
Calculate the probability of winning the lottery in your state/country such as Powerball, Mega Millions, pull tabs, etc.
How much money would you have to spend to ensure you pick a winning ticket?
Is it possible to guarantee you will win?
Provide an example in your explanation.
Question 3
View the following videos:
· Patrick Just Math Tutorials: http://patrickjmt.com/calculating-probability-and-statements-independent-events/
· Khan Academy’s: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/precalculus/prob-comb/addition-rule-prob-precalc/v/addition-rule-for-probability
Explain the use of and and or in probabilities.
How would you change your calculation based on the language of the problem?
