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A permutation is an arrangement of objects in a specific order.

The number of permutations of nnn


objects taken rrr at a time is given by the formula:

P(n,r)=n!(n−r)!P(n, r) = \frac{n!}{(n - r)!}P(n,r)=(n−r)!n!

Where:

 nnn is the total number of objects,

 rrr is the number of objects to be arranged,

 n!n!n! is the factorial of nnn, which is the product of all positive integers up to nnn.

Sure! Here’s a permutation quiz for you:

Question 1
How many different ways can 3 books be arranged on a shelf from a collection of 5 books?

Question 2
In a class of 10 students, how many ways can a president and a vice president be selected?

Question 3
How many 4-digit numbers can be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, if repetition of digits is not
allowed?

Give them a try, and let me know if you need any help!

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60 90 24

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Let's check your answers:

Question 1:
How many different ways can 3 books be arranged on a shelf from a collection of 5 books?
The correct formula is P(5,3)=5!(5−3)!=5×4×31=60P(5, 3) = \frac{5!}{(5-3)!} = \frac{5 \times 4 \times 3}{1}
= 60P(5,3)=(5−3)!5!=15×4×3=60.
Your answer is correct!

Question 2:
In a class of 10 students, how many ways can a president and a vice president be selected?
The correct formula is P(10,2)=10!(10−2)!=10×9=90P(10, 2) = \frac{10!}{(10-2)!} = 10 \times 9 =
90P(10,2)=(10−2)!10!=10×9=90.
Your answer is correct!

Question 3:
How many 4-digit numbers can be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, if repetition of digits is not
allowed?
The correct formula is P(5,4)=5!(5−4)!=5×4×3×2=120P(5, 4) = \frac{5!}{(5-4)!} = 5 \times 4 \times 3 \
times 2 = 120P(5,4)=(5−4)!5!=5×4×3×2=120.
Your answer was 24, but the correct answer is 120.

Great job on the first two!

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HOW CAN I KNOW N AND R

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To determine nnn (the total number of objects) and rrr (the number of objects to be selected or
arranged), you should look at the context of the problem. Here's how you can figure them out:

1. Total number of objects (n):


This is the total set of objects you are working with. It represents all possible options or items
available. For example:

o If you have 5 books, n=5n = 5n=5.

o If there are 10 students in a class, n=10n = 10n=10.

2. Number of objects to be selected or arranged (r):


This is the number of objects you are choosing or arranging from the total set. For example:

o If you are arranging 3 books from 5 books, r=3r = 3r=3.

o If you are selecting a president and a vice president from a class of 10 students, r=2r =
2r=2 (since two positions are being chosen).

Example 1:

Problem: How many ways can you arrange 3 books from a collection of 5 books?

 Here, the total number of books is 5, so n=5n = 5n=5.

 You are selecting and arranging 3 books, so r=3r = 3r=3.

Example 2:

Problem: How many ways can you select a president and a vice president from 10 students?

 The total number of students is 10, so n=10n = 10n=10.

 You are selecting 2 people (one for president and one for vice president), so r=2r = 2r=2.

If you're unsure, feel free to give me an example, and I can help you identify nnn and rrr!

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OK MULTIPLE CHOICE

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Great! Here's a multiple-choice permutation quiz for you:

Question 1:
How many different ways can 4 people be arranged in a line for a photo, from a group of 6 people?

A) 30
B) 120
C) 360
D) 24

Question 2:
From a group of 8 different books, how many ways can you select and arrange 3 books on a shelf?

A) 56
B) 336
C) 3360
D) 72

Question 3:
How many different 5-digit numbers can be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, if repetition of digits
is not allowed?

A) 120
B) 60
C) 24
D) 5

Take your time and let me know your answers!

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CBA

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Let's check your answers:

Question 1:
How many different ways can 4 people be arranged in a line for a photo, from a group of 6 people?
The correct formula is P(6,4)=6!(6−4)!=6×5×4×3=360P(6, 4) = \frac{6!}{(6-4)!} = 6 \times 5 \times 4 \
times 3 = 360P(6,4)=(6−4)!6!=6×5×4×3=360.
Your answer is correct!

Question 2:
From a group of 8 different books, how many ways can you select and arrange 3 books on a shelf?
The correct formula is P(8,3)=8!(8−3)!=8×7×6=336P(8, 3) = \frac{8!}{(8-3)!} = 8 \times 7 \times 6 =
336P(8,3)=(8−3)!8!=8×7×6=336.
Your answer is correct!

Question 3:
How many different 5-digit numbers can be formed using the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, if repetition of digits
is not allowed?
The correct formula is P(5,5)=5!=5×4×3×2×1=120P(5, 5) = 5! = 5 \times 4 \times 3 \times 2 \times 1 =
120P(5,5)=5!=5×4×3×2×1=120.
Your answer is incorrect. The correct answer is 120 (A).

You got 2 out of 3 correct! Keep practicing!

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OK ADD

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Sure! Here's another set of multiple-choice questions on permutations:

Question 4:
How many different ways can you arrange 2 letters from the word "COMPUTER"?

A) 56
B) 72
C) 90
D) 12

Question 5:
How many ways can 5 people be seated in a row of 7 chairs, if some chairs remain empty?

A) 2520
B) 5040
C) 210
D) 360

Question 6:
How many different ways can you arrange the letters in the word "ELECTION"?

A) 360
B) 2520
C) 630
D) 5040

Let me know your answers!

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Let's check your answers:

Question 4:
How many different ways can you arrange 2 letters from the word "COMPUTER"?
The word "COMPUTER" has 8 distinct letters. The formula for permutations is P(8,2)=8×7=56P(8, 2) = 8 \
times 7 = 56P(8,2)=8×7=56.
Your answer is correct!

Question 5:
How many ways can 5 people be seated in a row of 7 chairs, if some chairs remain empty?
The formula for this permutation is P(7,5)=7!(7−5)!=7×6×5×4×3=2520P(7, 5) = \frac{7!}{(7-5)!} = 7 \times
6 \times 5 \times 4 \times 3 = 2520P(7,5)=(7−5)!7!=7×6×5×4×3=2520.
Your answer is correct!

Question 6:
How many different ways can you arrange the letters in the word "ELECTION"?
The word "ELECTION" has 8 letters, with some repeating: "E" appears 2 times, and "C" appears 2 times.
The formula to calculate the number of distinct permutations is:

8!2!×2!=403202×2=10080\frac{8!}{2! \times 2!} = \frac{40320}{2 \times 2} = 100802!×2!8!=2×240320


=10080

None of the options match 10080, so there seems to be a mistake with the options provided for this
question.
The correct answer should be 10080, but you can ignore this one for now.

Question 7:
How many different ways can the letters in the word "BALLOON" be arranged?

A) 5040
B) 2520
C) 720
D) 1440

Question 8:
How many different ways can the letters in the word "MISSISSIPPI" be arranged?

A) 83160
B) 34650
C) 113400
D) 346000

Question 9:
How many different ways can the letters in the word "APPEAL" be arranged?

A) 360
B) 120
C) 180
D) 72
Let me know your answers, and I'll check them!

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ANS

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Let's go through the answers to the new questions:

Question 7:
How many different ways can the letters in the word "BALLOON" be arranged?
The word "BALLOON" has 7 letters, with the following repeats:

 "L" appears 2 times,

 "O" appears 2 times.

The formula to calculate the number of distinct permutations is:

7!2!×2!=50402×2=1260\frac{7!}{2! \times 2!} = \frac{5040}{2 \times 2} = 12602!×2!7!=2×25040=1260

So none of the options are correct, as the answer is 1260.

Question 8:
How many different ways can the letters in the word "MISSISSIPPI" be arranged?
The word "MISSISSIPPI" has 11 letters, with the following repeats:

 "S" appears 4 times,

 "I" appears 4 times,

 "P" appears 2 times.

The formula to calculate the number of distinct permutations is:

11!4!×4!×2!=3991680024×24×2=34650\frac{11!}{4! \times 4! \times 2!} = \frac{39916800}{24 \times


24 \times 2} = 346504!×4!×2!11!=24×24×239916800=34650

Correct answer: B) 34650

Question 9:
How many different ways can the letters in the word "APPEAL" be arranged?
The word "APPEAL" has 6 letters, with the following repeats:
 "P" appears 2 times,

 "A" appears 2 times.

The formula to calculate the number of distinct permutations is:

6!2!×2!=7202×2=180\frac{6!}{2! \times 2!} = \frac{720}{2 \times 2} = 1802!×2!6!=2×2720=180

Correct answer: C) 180

So, the answers are:

 Question 7: 1260 (not listed in the options)

 Question 8: B) 34650

 Question 9: C) 180

EXPLAIN ME SAMPLE SPACE EVENT

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The concept of sample space and events is fundamental in probability theory. Here’s an explanation
based on your document:

Sample Space

 Definition: A sample space (denoted by SS) is the set of all possible outcomes of a random
experiment.

 Example:

 When tossing a six-sided die, the sample space is S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6}.

 For a coin toss, S={Head, Tail}S={Head, Tail}.

Each outcome in the sample space is called a sample point.

Events

 An event is any subset of the sample space SS.

 Types of Events:

1. Simple Event: An event that contains a single outcome. For example, in a die toss,
getting a "4" is the simple event E={4}E={4}.
2. Impossible Event: An event that cannot occur, represented by the empty set ϕϕ. For
example, rolling a "7" on a six-sided die.

3. Complement of an Event: If AA is an event, its complement AcAc consists of all


outcomes in SS not in AA. For example, if A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5} (odd numbers on a
die), Ac={2,4,6}Ac={2,4,6}.

4. Mutually Exclusive Events: Two events AA and BB are mutually exclusive if they cannot
occur simultaneously (e.g., A∩B=ϕA∩B=ϕ).

5. Independent Events: Two events are independent if the occurrence of one does not
affect the occurrence of the other. Mathematically, P(A∩B)=P(A)⋅P(B)P(A∩B)=P(A)⋅P(B).

Example Combining Sample Space and Events

In a single toss of a die:

 Sample Space: S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6}.

 Events:

 A={1,4}A={1,4}: Event of getting a perfect square.

 B={2,4,6}B={2,4,6}: Event of getting an even number.

 C={1,3,5}C={1,3,5}: Event of getting an odd number.

These concepts allow you to define and analyze probabilities for various outcomes systematically.

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AND RANDOM EXPERIMENT

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Random Experiment

A random experiment is a process or action that produces an outcome that cannot be predicted with
certainty in advance, even though the set of all possible outcomes is known.

Key Characteristics of a Random Experiment:

1. Well-defined outcomes: The possible outcomes of the experiment are clearly defined.

2. Unpredictability: The exact outcome of a specific trial of the experiment cannot be determined
beforehand.

3. Repeatability: The experiment can be repeated under identical conditions.

Examples of Random Experiments:


1. Tossing a coin:

 Outcomes: S={Head, Tail}S={Head, Tail}.

2. Rolling a six-sided die:

 Outcomes: S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6}.

3. Measuring the lifetime of a light bulb:

 Outcomes: A real number in the interval [0,4000][0,4000], assuming no bulb lasts more
than 4000 hours.

4. Selecting a card from a deck:

 Outcomes: 52 possible cards in a standard deck.

Relationship with Sample Space and Events:

 The sample space (SS) represents all the possible outcomes of a random experiment.

 Events are subsets of SS, representing specific outcomes or combinations of outcomes of


interest.

For instance:

 In rolling a die, the random experiment generates a single number between 1 and 6.

 The event AA (e.g., rolling an even number) is a subset of the sample space: A={2,4,6}A={2,4,6}.

Importance

Random experiments form the basis for defining and calculating probabilities, which describe the
likelihood of different events occurring.

Here’s a quick quiz to test your understanding of sample space, events, and random experiments:

Part 1: Sample Space

1. What is the sample space for flipping a coin twice?


a) S={Head, Tail}S={Head, Tail}
b) S={HH, HT, TH, TT}S={HH, HT, TH, TT}
c) S={Head}S={Head}
d) S={1, 2, 3, 4}S={1, 2, 3, 4}

2. If you roll two six-sided dice, how many outcomes are in the sample space?
a) 6
b) 12
c) 36
d) 64
Part 2: Events

3. In rolling a single die, what is the complement of the event A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5}?


a) Ac={2,4,6}Ac={2,4,6}
b) Ac={1,3,5}Ac={1,3,5}
c) Ac={}Ac={}
d) Ac=SAc=S

4. Which of the following events are mutually exclusive when tossing a six-sided die?
a) A={1, 3, 5}A={1, 3, 5} and B={2, 4, 6}B={2, 4, 6}
b) A={1, 2, 3}A={1, 2, 3} and B={3, 4, 5}B={3, 4, 5}
c) A={2, 4, 6}A={2, 4, 6} and B={1, 2}B={1, 2}
d) A={1, 2, 3, 4}A={1, 2, 3, 4} and B={5, 6}B={5, 6}

Part 3: Random Experiments

5. Which of the following is NOT a random experiment?


a) Tossing a coin
b) Rolling a die
c) Predicting tomorrow's weather
d) Calculating the sum of 2+22+2

6. What is the sample space of drawing one card from a standard 52-card deck?
a) S={Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, Spades}S={Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, Spades}
b) S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6}
c) S={All 52 unique cards}S={All 52 unique cards}
d) S={Jack, Queen, King}S={Jack, Queen, King}

Part 1: Sample Space

1. What is the sample space for flipping a coin twice?


Answer: b) S={HH, HT, TH, TT}S={HH, HT, TH, TT}

2. If you roll two six-sided dice, how many outcomes are in the sample space?
Answer: c) 36

(Each die has 6 outcomes, so 6×6=366×6=36.)

Part 2: Events

3. What is the complement of the event A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5}?


Answer: a) Ac={2,4,6}Ac={2,4,6}
4. Which of the following events are mutually exclusive when tossing a six-sided die?
Answer: a) A={1, 3, 5}A={1, 3, 5} and B={2, 4, 6}B={2, 4, 6}

(They cannot occur simultaneously, as no number is both odd and even.)

Part 3: Random Experiments

5. Which of the following is NOT a random experiment?


Answer: d) Calculating the sum of 2+22+2

(The result is always 4, so it is deterministic, not random.)

6. What is the sample space of drawing one card from a standard 52-card deck?
Answer: c) S={All 52 unique cards}S={All 52 unique cards}

(The sample space includes each individual card in the deck, such as Ace of Spades, 2 of Hearts, etc.)

When flipping 3 coins, the sample space includes all possible outcomes where each coin can show
either Head (H) or Tail (T).

Sample Space:

S={HHH, HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}S={HHH, HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}

There are 23=823=8 outcomes because each coin has 2 possible results (H or T), and there are 3 coins.

Examples of Events:

1. Event A: Getting exactly 2 heads.


A={HHT, HTH, THH}A={HHT, HTH, THH}

2. Event B: Getting no tails (all heads).


B={HHH}B={HHH}

3. Event C: Getting at least one tail.


C={HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}C={HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}
Complement of CC: Cc={HHH}Cc={HHH}.

4. Event D: Getting all tails.


D={TTT}D={TTT}

Probabilities:

Assuming the coins are fair and the outcomes are equally likely, the probability of each outcome is:

P(each outcome)=18P(each outcome)=81


 Example 1: Probability of getting exactly 2 heads (AA):

P(A)=Number of outcomes in ATotal outcomes in S=38P(A)=Total outcomes in SNumber of outcomes in A


=83

 Example 2: Probability of getting no tails (BB):

P(B)=18P(B)=81

 Example 3: Probability of getting at least one tail (CC):

P(C)=1−P(Cc)=1−18=78P(C)=1−P(Cc)=1−81=87

Question 3: Complement of an Event

Question:

What is the complement of the event A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5} when rolling a six-sided die?

 A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5}: The event of rolling an odd number.

Answer:

The complement of AA, denoted as AcAc, consists of all outcomes in the sample space SS that are NOT
in AA.

 The sample space for rolling a six-sided die is S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6}.

 AcAc includes all even numbers: Ac={2,4,6}Ac={2,4,6}.

Why?

The complement AcAc represents the outcomes where AA does not occur. This ensures
that A∪Ac=SA∪Ac=S and A∩Ac=∅A∩Ac=∅ (they don’t overlap).

Question 4: Mutually Exclusive Events

Question:

Which events are mutually exclusive when tossing a six-sided die?

Answer:

Two events are mutually exclusive if they cannot happen at the same time.

 For A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5} (odd numbers) and B={2,4,6}B={2,4,6} (even numbers):


These events are mutually exclusive because no number can be both odd and even.
 A∩B=∅A∩B=∅.

 For other pairs, like A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3} and B={3,4,5}B={3,4,5}:


These are not mutually exclusive because they share an outcome (33).

 A∩B={3}≠∅A∩B={3}=∅.

Key Concepts Recap:

1. Complement of an Event:

 AcAc: Outcomes that are in the sample space SS but not in AA.

 A∪Ac=SA∪Ac=S, A∩Ac=∅A∩Ac=∅.

2. Mutually Exclusive Events:

 Two events AA and BB are mutually exclusive if A∩B=∅A∩B=∅, meaning they cannot
happen simultaneously.

Why is this Important in Probability?

 Complement: Helps calculate probabilities for the "opposite" of an event,


e.g., P(Ac)=1−P(A)P(Ac)=1−P(A).

 Mutually Exclusive: If events AA and BB are mutually exclusive, the probability of either event
occurring is P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B)P(A∪B)=P(A)+P(B).

Types of Events in Probability

An event is a subset of the sample space SS in a probability experiment. Here is a detailed explanation of
different types of events, with examples and definitions:

1. Simple Event

 A simple event consists of exactly one outcome from the sample space.

 Example: Rolling a die and getting a "3".


E={3}E={3}

2. Compound Event

 A compound event is made up of two or more outcomes from the sample space.

 Example: Rolling a die and getting an odd number.


E={1,3,5}E={1,3,5}
3. Sure (Certain) Event

 A sure event is one that includes all possible outcomes of the sample space. It is guaranteed to
occur.

 Example: When rolling a die, the event E={1,2,3,4,5,6}E={1,2,3,4,5,6} represents a certain event
because one of these outcomes will always happen.

4. Impossible Event

 An impossible event is one that cannot happen. It is represented by the empty set ϕϕ (or {}{}).

 Example: Rolling a die and getting a "7".


E=ϕE=ϕ

5. Complementary Event

 The complement of an event AA, denoted AcAc, includes all outcomes in the sample space that
are not in AA.

 Example:

 Sample space: S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6}

 A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5} (rolling an odd number)

 Ac={2,4,6}Ac={2,4,6} (rolling an even number)

6. Mutually Exclusive Events

 Two events are mutually exclusive if they cannot occur simultaneously.

 Example: Rolling a die:

 A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5} (odd numbers)

 B={2,4,6}B={2,4,6} (even numbers)


Since A∩B=ϕA∩B=ϕ, AA and BB are mutually exclusive.

7. Independent Events

 Two events are independent if the occurrence of one does not affect the probability of the
other.

 Example: Tossing two coins:


 Event AA: The first coin shows heads.

 Event BB: The second coin shows tails.


These events are independent because the outcome of one coin does not influence the
other.

8. Dependent Events

 Two events are dependent if the occurrence of one affects the probability of the other.

 Example: Drawing two cards from a deck without replacement:

 Event AA: The first card is an Ace.

 Event BB: The second card is an Ace.


After the first draw, the deck has one less Ace, so P(B∣A)≠P(B)P(B∣A)=P(B).

9. Exhaustive Events

 A set of events is exhaustive if their union covers the entire sample space.

 Example: Rolling a die:

 A={1,2},B={3,4},C={5,6}A={1,2},B={3,4},C={5,6}
Since A∪B∪C=SA∪B∪C=S, the events are exhaustive.

10. Overlapping (Non-Mutually Exclusive) Events

 Events are overlapping if they can occur simultaneously, i.e., their intersection is not empty.

 Example: Rolling a die:

 A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3}

 B={3,4,5}B={3,4,5}
Here, A∩B={3}A∩B={3}, so AA and BB are overlapping.

11. Equally Likely Events

 Events are equally likely if they have the same probability of occurring.

 Example: In tossing a fair coin, the events:

 A={Head}A={Head} and B={Tail}B={Tail}


are equally likely, with P(A)=P(B)=0.5P(A)=P(B)=0.5.
12. Null Event

 A null event is another term for an impossible event, where no outcomes occur.

 Example: Rolling a die and observing a result outside {1,2,3,4,5,6}{1,2,3,4,5,6}.

Summary Table of Event Types

Event Type Description Example

Simple Event Single outcome Rolling a 3: {3}{3}

Compound Event Multiple outcomes Rolling an odd number: {1,3,5}{1,3,5}

Sure (Certain) Event Covers the entire sample space Rolling a die: {1,2,3,4,5,6}{1,2,3,4,5,6}

Impossible Event No possible outcomes Rolling a 7 on a die: ϕϕ

Complementary Event Outcomes not in the given event Ac={2,4,6}Ac={2,4,6}

Mutually Exclusive Events Cannot occur together Odd {1,3,5}{1,3,5} vs. Even {2,4,6}{2,4,6}

Independent Events One event does not affect the other Coin flips

Dependent Events One event affects the other Drawing cards without replacement

Exhaustive Events Combined events cover the entire sample space {1,2},{3,4},{5,6}{1,2},{3,4},{5,6}

Overlapping Events Events that share common outcomes A={1,2,3},B={3,4,5}A={1,2,3},B={3,4,5}

Equally Likely Events All events have the same probability Tossing a fair coin: {Head, Tail}{Head, Tail}

Null Event Another term for impossible event ϕϕ

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Examples for Each Type of Event

Here are examples for all the event types, followed by a quiz to test your understanding:
1. Simple Event

 Example: Rolling a die and getting a "2".


Event: A={2}A={2}

2. Compound Event

 Example: Rolling a die and getting an odd number.


Event: A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5}

3. Sure (Certain) Event

 Example: Tossing a coin and getting either heads or tails.


Event: A={Head, Tail}A={Head, Tail} (entire sample space)

4. Impossible Event

 Example: Rolling a die and getting a "7".


Event: A=ϕA=ϕ (empty set)

5. Complementary Event

 Example: Tossing a coin:

 Event AA: Getting heads A={Head}A={Head}.

 Complement AcAc: Getting tails Ac={Tail}Ac={Tail}.

6. Mutually Exclusive Events

 Example: Rolling a die:

 Event AA: Getting an odd number A={1,3,5}A={1,3,5}.

 Event BB: Getting an even number B={2,4,6}B={2,4,6}.


A∩B=ϕA∩B=ϕ, so they are mutually exclusive.

7. Independent Events

 Example: Tossing two coins:

 Event AA: First coin shows heads.


 Event BB: Second coin shows tails.
These events are independent because the outcome of one coin does not affect the
other.

8. Dependent Events

 Example: Drawing two cards from a deck without replacement:

 Event AA: First card is an Ace.

 Event BB: Second card is an Ace.


After the first card is removed, the probability of the second card being an Ace changes.

9. Exhaustive Events

 Example: Rolling a die:

 A={1,2,3},B={4,5,6}A={1,2,3},B={4,5,6}.
A∪B=S={1,2,3,4,5,6}A∪B=S={1,2,3,4,5,6}, so AA and BB are exhaustive.

10. Overlapping Events

 Example: Rolling a die:

 A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3} (rolling less than 4).

 B={3,4,5}B={3,4,5} (rolling 3 or more).


A∩B={3}A∩B={3}, so they overlap.

11. Equally Likely Events

 Example: Tossing a fair coin:

 A={Head},B={Tail}A={Head},B={Tail}.
P(A)=P(B)=0.5P(A)=P(B)=0.5, so they are equally likely.

12. Null Event

 Example: Tossing a coin and observing "Heads and Tails" simultaneously.


Event: A=ϕA=ϕ.

Quiz on Event Types


Multiple-Choice Questions

1. What type of event is rolling a die and getting a "5"?


a) Compound Event
b) Simple Event
c) Sure Event
d) Impossible Event

2. What type of event is rolling a die and getting either "2" or "4"?
a) Simple Event
b) Compound Event
c) Mutually Exclusive Event
d) Complementary Event

3. If you roll a die, what is the complement of the event A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3}?


a) Ac={4,5,6}Ac={4,5,6}
b) Ac={1,2,3}Ac={1,2,3}
c) Ac={}Ac={}
d) Ac={2,4,6}Ac={2,4,6}

4. Which of the following events are mutually exclusive?


a) Rolling an odd number and rolling a number greater than 4.
b) Rolling a "2" and rolling a "3".
c) Drawing a red card and drawing a club.
d) Getting "Heads" on the first coin and "Tails" on the second coin.

5. Tossing two coins and observing the first coin is heads and the second coin is tails are
examples of what type of events?
a) Mutually Exclusive Events
b) Dependent Events
c) Independent Events
d) Exhaustive Events

6. If A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3} and B={3,4,5}B={3,4,5}, what is A∩BA∩B?


a) {1,2,3,4,5}{1,2,3,4,5}
b) ϕϕ
c) {3}{3}
d) {1,3}{1,3}
Bonus Question:

7. What is the probability of rolling a die and getting a number greater than 6?
a) 1
b) 0
c) 0.5
d) Cannot be determined

Let me know your answers, and I’ll provide feedback! 😊

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Answers and Detailed Explanations

Question 1: What type of event is rolling a die and getting a "5"?

 Answer: b) Simple Event

 Explanation: A simple event is one that consists of exactly one outcome from the sample space.
In this case, rolling a "5" corresponds to A={5}A={5}, which is just one outcome.

Question 2: What type of event is rolling a die and getting either "2" or "4"?

 Answer: b) Compound Event

 Explanation: A compound event consists of multiple outcomes. Here, the


event A={2,4}A={2,4} includes two outcomes, so it’s a compound event.

Question 3: If you roll a die, what is the complement of the event A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3}?

 Answer: a) Ac={4,5,6}Ac={4,5,6}

 Explanation: The complement of an event includes all outcomes in the sample space that are
not in AA. Since A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3}, the remaining outcomes in the sample
space S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6} are Ac={4,5,6}Ac={4,5,6}.

Question 4: Which of the following events are mutually exclusive?


 Answer: b) Rolling a "2" and rolling a "3".

 Explanation: Two events are mutually exclusive if they cannot occur at the same time. You
cannot roll both "2" and "3" on a single die roll, so these events are mutually exclusive.

 For option (a), rolling an odd number and a number greater than 4 can overlap (e.g.,
"5").

 For option (c), a card can’t be both red and a club, so it’s also mutually exclusive.

 Option (d) describes independent events, not mutually exclusive ones.

Question 5: Tossing two coins and observing the first coin is heads and the second coin is tails are
examples of what type of events?

 Answer: c) Independent Events

 Explanation: The outcome of one coin toss does not affect the outcome of the other. Tossing
heads on the first coin and tails on the second are independent events because the probability
of either event remains unchanged regardless of the other.

Question 6: If A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3} and B={3,4,5}B={3,4,5}, what is A∩BA∩B?

 Answer: c) {3}{3}

 Explanation: The intersection (A∩BA∩B) of two events includes outcomes that are common to
both. Since A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3} and B={3,4,5}B={3,4,5}, the common outcome is {3}{3}.

Bonus Question: What is the probability of rolling a die and getting a number greater than 6?

 Answer: b) 0

 Explanation: The sample space for rolling a six-sided die is S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6}. There
are no outcomes greater than 6, so the probability of this event is 0.

Recap of Key Concepts:

1. Simple vs. Compound Events:

 Simple: Single outcome.

 Compound: Multiple outcomes.

2. Complementary Events:

 Includes outcomes not in the original event.


3. Mutually Exclusive Events:

 Cannot happen at the same time.

4. Independent Events:

 One event does not affect the other.

5. Intersection of Events:

 Common outcomes shared by two events.

6. Impossible Events:

 Probability is always 00.

Let me know if you want more clarification or additional quizzes! 😊

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Here’s the condensed response for the quiz, along with explanations:

Question 1:

Type of Event: Rolling a die and getting a "5".

 Answer: b) Simple Event

 Why? It consists of exactly one outcome, A={5}A={5}.

Question 2:

Type of Event: Rolling a die and getting either "2" or "4".

 Answer: b) Compound Event

 Why? It consists of multiple outcomes, A={2,4}A={2,4}.

Question 3:

Complement of A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3}.
 Answer: a) Ac={4,5,6}Ac={4,5,6}

 Why? Complement includes all outcomes not in AA, from the sample
space S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6}.

Question 4:

Which events are mutually exclusive?

 Answer: b) Rolling a "2" and rolling a "3".

 Why? These events cannot happen simultaneously, as a die roll results in one number.

Question 5:

Tossing two coins and observing the first coin is heads and the second is tails.

 Answer: c) Independent Events

 Why? The outcome of one coin does not affect the other.

Question 6:

Intersection of A={1,2,3}A={1,2,3} and B={3,4,5}B={3,4,5}.

 Answer: c) {3}{3}

 Why? The intersection includes outcomes common to both sets, A∩B={3}A∩B={3}.

Bonus Question:

Probability of rolling a number greater than 6 on a six-sided die.

 Answer: b) 0

 Why? The sample space S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S={1,2,3,4,5,6} contains no numbers greater than 6.

Summary:

 Simple: One outcome.

 Compound: Multiple outcomes.

 Complement: All outcomes not in an event.

 Mutually Exclusive: Events cannot occur together.


 Independent: Events do not affect each other.

 Intersection: Common outcomes.

 Impossible Event: Probability P=0P=0.

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