Math Problem Statement

You are rolling a fair, six-sided number cube. Let E = the event that it lands on an even number. Let M = the event that it lands on a multiple of three.

What does P(E|M) mean in words?

Solution

The expression P(EM)P(E|M) represents the conditional probability of event EE (landing on an even number) given that event MM (landing on a multiple of three) has already occurred. In other words, it's the probability that the number cube shows an even number, assuming that it is already known to be a multiple of three.

Do you have any questions about this? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What are the possible outcomes when rolling a fair six-sided number cube?
  2. How would you calculate P(EM)P(E|M) for this specific problem?
  3. What is the probability of landing on a multiple of three when rolling the cube?
  4. Can a number be both even and a multiple of three on a six-sided cube?
  5. How does the formula for conditional probability work in general?

Tip: When solving conditional probability problems, it's helpful to list out all possible outcomes that satisfy the condition first.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Conditional Probability
Event Theory

Formulas

P(A|B) = P(A ∩ B) / P(B)

Theorems

Conditional Probability Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12