Math Problem Statement
Solution
The tree diagram represents a probability model where:
- Pen choices are Pink and Blue, with probabilities and , respectively.
- Pencil choices after choosing a pen are Red and Green, with conditional probabilities and , respectively, for each color.
Now, let’s calculate the probabilities for each outcome:
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P, R (Pink, Red):
Probability = -
P, G (Pink, Green):
Probability = -
B, R (Blue, Red):
Probability = -
B, G (Blue, Green):
Probability =
Now, we check that the total probability adds up to 1:
This confirms our calculations are correct. Would you like any specific explanation or breakdown? Here are some further questions you might find interesting:
- What is the probability of selecting a red pencil regardless of pen color?
- What is the probability of choosing a green pencil?
- How would the probabilities change if the pen probabilities were altered?
- If you wanted the least likely outcome, which combination would that be?
- How would these calculations differ with dependent events instead of independent?
Tip: Tree diagrams help visualize conditional probabilities clearly—practice with different branching scenarios for better understanding.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Conditional Probability
Tree Diagrams
Formulas
P(A and B) = P(A) × P(B|A)
Theorems
Multiplication Rule for Independent Events
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10