Math Problem Statement

What is the theoretical probability of flipping a heads and then rolling the dice and getting a 2?

Solution

To find the theoretical probability of flipping a heads and then rolling a dice and getting a 2, we need to calculate the probability of each independent event:

  1. Probability of flipping a heads: Since a coin has two sides, the probability of flipping a heads is: P(Heads)=12P(\text{Heads}) = \frac{1}{2}

  2. Probability of rolling a 2 on a six-sided die: Since a die has 6 faces, the probability of rolling a 2 is: P(Rolling a 2)=16P(\text{Rolling a 2}) = \frac{1}{6}

Since these two events (flipping a coin and rolling a die) are independent, the total probability of both events occurring in sequence (flipping heads and then rolling a 2) is the product of their individual probabilities: P(Heads and Rolling a 2)=P(Heads)×P(Rolling a 2)=12×16=112P(\text{Heads and Rolling a 2}) = P(\text{Heads}) \times P(\text{Rolling a 2}) = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1}{12}

Thus, the theoretical probability of flipping heads and then rolling a 2 is 112\frac{1}{12}.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. What is the probability of flipping tails and then rolling a 4?
  2. How would the probability change if the die had 8 sides?
  3. What is the probability of flipping two heads in a row?
  4. What is the probability of rolling an odd number on the die?
  5. How would you calculate the probability of flipping a heads and rolling an odd number?

Tip: When calculating probabilities of independent events, always multiply the individual probabilities together.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Independent Events

Formulas

P(Heads) = 1/2
P(Rolling a 2) = 1/6
P(Heads and Rolling a 2) = P(Heads) * P(Rolling a 2)

Theorems

Multiplication Rule for Independent Events

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8