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 represents the conditional probability of event (landing on an even number) given that event (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:
- What are the possible outcomes when rolling a fair six-sided number cube?
- How would you calculate for this specific problem?
- What is the probability of landing on a multiple of three when rolling the cube?
- Can a number be both even and a multiple of three on a six-sided cube?
- 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