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Lesson
This investigation offers another approach to conditional probability. By using the area model, you will explore these probabilities.
Steps A through C is a simple matter of constructing a diagram. Remember to explain your reasoning for Step D and Step E.
Complete the investigation and investigation questions before continuing beyond this point.
Click through the following interactive window for an illustration of this investigation.
As you complete the Check Your Understanding exercises, apply the conditional probability formula, create tables, tree diagrams or area models, whichever you are most comfortable.
Activity
Investigation Questions p.325 Complete 61 and 62
Check Your Understanding p.325 - 326 Complete 63, 64, 65 and 66
When you have completed these questions, ask your on-site teacher to get the solutions for you from the Teacher's Resource Binder and check them against your answers. After you do this, if there is something you had trouble with and still do not understand, contact your on-line teacher for help.
Test Yourself
Two dice are rolled getting a sum of 6. What is the probability that both "dice" show a 3?
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