SlideShare a Scribd company logo
CLO 2: Addition Rules of Probability
CIS 2003 Probability and Statistics
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
 At the end of this lecture, student should be able to
 Classify events as mutually exclusive and not mutually exclusive
 Apply addition rules of probability to both mutually exclusive and non-
mutually exclusive events.
3
Probability
PROBABILITY A value between zero and one,
describing the relative possibility (chance or
likelihood) an event will occur.
A probability of 0 or 0% means the event is impossible.
A probability of 1 or 100% means the event will happen for
sure.
0 1
The sun The sun
will disappear will rise
tomorrow tomorrow.
0% 100%
4
Addition Rule of Probability : Mutually Exclusive
Events
We can add probabilities as long as the events are mutually exclusive.
Mutually exclusive events cannot happen at the same time - that is, only
one can occur during the experiment.
(If you roll one die, you cannot roll a 6 and a 1. You can roll a 6 or a 1, however).
5
Addition Rules of Probability
There are 2 Addition Rules- for events that are mutually exclusive or are not mutually exclusive.
For Mutually Exclusive Events - If two events A and B are mutually exclusive, the probability of one or the other
event occurring equals the sum of their probabilities.
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)
(Remember that events are mutually exclusive if they can’t occur at the same time. )
Example: What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4 or a number less than
3?
We can call the first event, A (rolling 5 or 6) and the second event, B (rolling 1 or 2).
Since both these events cannot occur at the same time,
P(A) can be added to P(B). i.e. P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B)
=2/6 + 2/6 = 4/6 or 2/3
Question
6
Addition Rules of Probability
For events that are not Mutually Exclusive - If two events A and B are not
mutually exclusive, the probability of one or the other event is given as:
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B)
Events are not mutually exclusive if they can occur at the same time.
Example: What is the probability of rolling 4 or more or rolling an odd
number?
Event A: rolling 4 or more ={4,5,6}
Event B: rolling an odd number= {1,3,5}
The outcome 5 is in both events so the events are not mutually
exclusive.
So, P(A or B) = 3/6 + 3/6 – 1/6 =5/6
7
Example 2: What is the probability of rolling a number greater than or
equal to 4 or rolling a 6?
P(4, 5, or 6) + P(6) X We cannot add these because they are not mutually
exclusive. 6 is in both sets so we need another addition rule here!
How would you solve the problem?
Since 6 is already included in the first set, we are still only looking for P(4,5, or 6)
The probability is 3/6 or ½.
8
Picking Cards From a Deck
J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9
Example 3:What is the probability of picking a 3 or a 10 from a deck of
cards?
(Total 52 cards in a deck).
P(A) = probability of picking a 3.
P(B) = probability of picking a 10.
P(A) = 4/52 because there are 4 threes.
P(B) = 4/52 because there are 4 tens.
P(A or B) = 4/52 + 4/52 = 8/52
= 2/13.
10
Joint Probability
Often events are not mutually exclusive.
Sometimes two or more events can happen at the same time.
This is called joint probability.
For example:
A student can take both English and Mathematics in the same semester.
The probability of a student taking English and Mathematics is an example
of joint probability.
11
Rule of Addition for non-mutually Exclusive Events
If two events are not mutually exclusive the probability of
one or the other occurring (A or B) is calculated by taking
the sum of the individual probabilities minus the joint
probability:
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B)
12
Example
What is the probability of rolling a die and observing a number less than or equal to 4,
or a number greater than 3?
P(1,2,3 or 4) or P(4, 5 or 6).
Using a Venn Diagram, 4 is in both events:
1,2 ,3 4 5,6 P(1,2,3 or 4) = 4/6
P(4,5 or 6) = 3/6
P(4) = 1/6
P(1,2,3 or 4) + P(4, 5 or 6) – P(4)
= 4/6 + 3/6 – 1/6 =
= 6/6 = 1 or 100%
13
Picking Cards From a Deck
J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
14
Example 2
What is the probability that a card chosen at random from a standard deck of cards
will be either a king or a heart?
Card Probability
King 4 cards out of 52 4/52
Heart 13 cards out of 52 13/52
P(King or Heart) = P(King) + P(Heart)- P(King and Heart)
P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B)
= 4/52 + 13/52 - 1/52
= 16/52, or .3077 or 30.77%
15
Example 3
A survey of 1000 tourists to RAK
showed that 800 visited the Pure
Veg Restaurant and 500 visited
the Grand Restaurant. 400
tourists visited both restaurants.
What is the probability that a
selected tourist visited the
Pure Veg Restaurant or the
Grand Restaurant?
P(Pure Veg) + P(Grand) – P(Pure
Veg and Grand)
P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B)
= 800/1000 + 500/1000 -
400/1000
= 900/1000 = 9/10 = 0.9 =
90%
What is the probability that the
selected tourist did not visit
the Pure Veg or the Grand?
1 – 0.9 = 0.1 or 100% -
90% = 10%
What rule did you use to solve
this?
The Complement Rule.
What is the probability that a
tourist visits the Pure Veg and
the Grand Restaurant called?
Joint probability
Are the events of eating at the
Pure Veg and Eating at the
Grand mutually exclusive?
No, because some tourists ate
at both restaurants.
800 MyHCT (800 69428) www.hct.ac.ae

More Related Content

Similar to CLO2-PPT2-Probability Addition Rules.pptx

Lecture on Statistics 1
Lecture on Statistics 1Lecture on Statistics 1
603-probability mj.pptx
603-probability mj.pptx603-probability mj.pptx
603-probability mj.pptx
MaryJaneGaralde
 
5. probability qt 1st tri semester
5. probability qt 1st tri semester 5. probability qt 1st tri semester
5. probability qt 1st tri semester
Karan Kukreja
 
Probabilty1.pptx
Probabilty1.pptxProbabilty1.pptx
Probabilty1.pptx
KemalAbdela2
 
Chap005Lind.ppt
Chap005Lind.pptChap005Lind.ppt
Chap005Lind.ppt
ManoloTaquire
 
Bab 5.ppt
Bab 5.pptBab 5.ppt
Chapter 05
Chapter 05Chapter 05
Chapter 05
bmcfad01
 
MATHS_PROBALITY_CIA_SEM-2[1].pptx
MATHS_PROBALITY_CIA_SEM-2[1].pptxMATHS_PROBALITY_CIA_SEM-2[1].pptx
MATHS_PROBALITY_CIA_SEM-2[1].pptx
SIDDHARTBHANSALI
 
Probability concepts for Data Analytics
Probability concepts for Data AnalyticsProbability concepts for Data Analytics
Probability concepts for Data Analytics
SSaudia
 
Chapter 12 Probability and Statistics.ppt
Chapter 12 Probability and Statistics.pptChapter 12 Probability and Statistics.ppt
Chapter 12 Probability and Statistics.ppt
JoyceNolos
 
BASIC PROBABILITY distribution - Copy.pptx
BASIC PROBABILITY distribution - Copy.pptxBASIC PROBABILITY distribution - Copy.pptx
BASIC PROBABILITY distribution - Copy.pptx
MinilikDerseh1
 
probability-120611030603-phpapp02.pptx
probability-120611030603-phpapp02.pptxprobability-120611030603-phpapp02.pptx
probability-120611030603-phpapp02.pptx
SoujanyaLk1
 
Probability notes for the UG/PG students
Probability notes for the UG/PG studentsProbability notes for the UG/PG students
Probability notes for the UG/PG students
Geeta Arora
 
Probability Overview with Hands-on from Object Automation
 Probability Overview with Hands-on from Object Automation Probability Overview with Hands-on from Object Automation
Probability Overview with Hands-on from Object Automation
Object Automation
 
4Probability and probability distributions (1).pptx
4Probability and probability distributions (1).pptx4Probability and probability distributions (1).pptx
4Probability and probability distributions (1).pptx
AmanuelMerga
 
4Probability and probability distributions.pdf
4Probability and probability distributions.pdf4Probability and probability distributions.pdf
4Probability and probability distributions.pdf
AmanuelDina
 
[Junoon - E - Jee] - Probability - 13th Nov.pdf
[Junoon - E - Jee] - Probability - 13th Nov.pdf[Junoon - E - Jee] - Probability - 13th Nov.pdf
[Junoon - E - Jee] - Probability - 13th Nov.pdf
PrakashPatra7
 
Probability.pptx
Probability.pptxProbability.pptx
Probability.pptx
GABBARSINGH699271
 
Sqqs1013 ch3-a112
Sqqs1013 ch3-a112Sqqs1013 ch3-a112
Sqqs1013 ch3-a112
kim rae KI
 
Probability
ProbabilityProbability
Probability
PrateekGoyal67
 

Similar to CLO2-PPT2-Probability Addition Rules.pptx (20)

Lecture on Statistics 1
Lecture on Statistics 1Lecture on Statistics 1
Lecture on Statistics 1
 
603-probability mj.pptx
603-probability mj.pptx603-probability mj.pptx
603-probability mj.pptx
 
5. probability qt 1st tri semester
5. probability qt 1st tri semester 5. probability qt 1st tri semester
5. probability qt 1st tri semester
 
Probabilty1.pptx
Probabilty1.pptxProbabilty1.pptx
Probabilty1.pptx
 
Chap005Lind.ppt
Chap005Lind.pptChap005Lind.ppt
Chap005Lind.ppt
 
Bab 5.ppt
Bab 5.pptBab 5.ppt
Bab 5.ppt
 
Chapter 05
Chapter 05Chapter 05
Chapter 05
 
MATHS_PROBALITY_CIA_SEM-2[1].pptx
MATHS_PROBALITY_CIA_SEM-2[1].pptxMATHS_PROBALITY_CIA_SEM-2[1].pptx
MATHS_PROBALITY_CIA_SEM-2[1].pptx
 
Probability concepts for Data Analytics
Probability concepts for Data AnalyticsProbability concepts for Data Analytics
Probability concepts for Data Analytics
 
Chapter 12 Probability and Statistics.ppt
Chapter 12 Probability and Statistics.pptChapter 12 Probability and Statistics.ppt
Chapter 12 Probability and Statistics.ppt
 
BASIC PROBABILITY distribution - Copy.pptx
BASIC PROBABILITY distribution - Copy.pptxBASIC PROBABILITY distribution - Copy.pptx
BASIC PROBABILITY distribution - Copy.pptx
 
probability-120611030603-phpapp02.pptx
probability-120611030603-phpapp02.pptxprobability-120611030603-phpapp02.pptx
probability-120611030603-phpapp02.pptx
 
Probability notes for the UG/PG students
Probability notes for the UG/PG studentsProbability notes for the UG/PG students
Probability notes for the UG/PG students
 
Probability Overview with Hands-on from Object Automation
 Probability Overview with Hands-on from Object Automation Probability Overview with Hands-on from Object Automation
Probability Overview with Hands-on from Object Automation
 
4Probability and probability distributions (1).pptx
4Probability and probability distributions (1).pptx4Probability and probability distributions (1).pptx
4Probability and probability distributions (1).pptx
 
4Probability and probability distributions.pdf
4Probability and probability distributions.pdf4Probability and probability distributions.pdf
4Probability and probability distributions.pdf
 
[Junoon - E - Jee] - Probability - 13th Nov.pdf
[Junoon - E - Jee] - Probability - 13th Nov.pdf[Junoon - E - Jee] - Probability - 13th Nov.pdf
[Junoon - E - Jee] - Probability - 13th Nov.pdf
 
Probability.pptx
Probability.pptxProbability.pptx
Probability.pptx
 
Sqqs1013 ch3-a112
Sqqs1013 ch3-a112Sqqs1013 ch3-a112
Sqqs1013 ch3-a112
 
Probability
ProbabilityProbability
Probability
 

Recently uploaded

falcon-invoice-discounting-a-premier-investment-platform-for-superior-returns...
falcon-invoice-discounting-a-premier-investment-platform-for-superior-returns...falcon-invoice-discounting-a-premier-investment-platform-for-superior-returns...
falcon-invoice-discounting-a-premier-investment-platform-for-superior-returns...
Falcon Invoice Discounting
 
Discover the Future of Dogecoin with Our Comprehensive Guidance
Discover the Future of Dogecoin with Our Comprehensive GuidanceDiscover the Future of Dogecoin with Our Comprehensive Guidance
Discover the Future of Dogecoin with Our Comprehensive Guidance
36 Crypto
 
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio Problem
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio ProblemFabular Frames and the Four Ratio Problem
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio Problem
Majid Iqbal
 
An Overview of the Prosocial dHEDGE Vault works
An Overview of the Prosocial dHEDGE Vault worksAn Overview of the Prosocial dHEDGE Vault works
An Overview of the Prosocial dHEDGE Vault works
Colin R. Turner
 
South Dakota State University degree offer diploma Transcript
South Dakota State University degree offer diploma TranscriptSouth Dakota State University degree offer diploma Transcript
South Dakota State University degree offer diploma Transcript
ynfqplhm
 
快速制作美国迈阿密大学牛津分校毕业证文凭证书英文原版一模一样
快速制作美国迈阿密大学牛津分校毕业证文凭证书英文原版一模一样快速制作美国迈阿密大学牛津分校毕业证文凭证书英文原版一模一样
快速制作美国迈阿密大学牛津分校毕业证文凭证书英文原版一模一样
rlo9fxi
 
Tdasx: Unveiling the Trillion-Dollar Potential of Bitcoin DeFi
Tdasx: Unveiling the Trillion-Dollar Potential of Bitcoin DeFiTdasx: Unveiling the Trillion-Dollar Potential of Bitcoin DeFi
Tdasx: Unveiling the Trillion-Dollar Potential of Bitcoin DeFi
nimaruinazawa258
 
快速办理(SMU毕业证书)南卫理公会大学毕业证毕业完成信一模一样
快速办理(SMU毕业证书)南卫理公会大学毕业证毕业完成信一模一样快速办理(SMU毕业证书)南卫理公会大学毕业证毕业完成信一模一样
快速办理(SMU毕业证书)南卫理公会大学毕业证毕业完成信一模一样
5spllj1l
 
1.2 Business Ideas Business Ideas Busine
1.2 Business Ideas Business Ideas Busine1.2 Business Ideas Business Ideas Busine
1.2 Business Ideas Business Ideas Busine
Lawrence101
 
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
nimaruinazawa258
 
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
bresciafarid233
 
1:1制作加拿大麦吉尔大学毕业证硕士学历证书原版一模一样
1:1制作加拿大麦吉尔大学毕业证硕士学历证书原版一模一样1:1制作加拿大麦吉尔大学毕业证硕士学历证书原版一模一样
1:1制作加拿大麦吉尔大学毕业证硕士学历证书原版一模一样
qntjwn68
 
1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdf
1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdf1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdf
1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdf
Neal Brewster
 
Tumelo-deep-dive-into-pass-through-voting-Feb23 (1).pdf
Tumelo-deep-dive-into-pass-through-voting-Feb23 (1).pdfTumelo-deep-dive-into-pass-through-voting-Feb23 (1).pdf
Tumelo-deep-dive-into-pass-through-voting-Feb23 (1).pdf
Henry Tapper
 
Bridging the gap: Online job postings, survey data and the assessment of job ...
Bridging the gap: Online job postings, survey data and the assessment of job ...Bridging the gap: Online job postings, survey data and the assessment of job ...
Bridging the gap: Online job postings, survey data and the assessment of job ...
Labour Market Information Council | Conseil de l’information sur le marché du travail
 
FCCS Basic Accounts Outline and Hierarchy.pptx
FCCS Basic Accounts Outline and Hierarchy.pptxFCCS Basic Accounts Outline and Hierarchy.pptx
FCCS Basic Accounts Outline and Hierarchy.pptx
nalamynandan
 
一比一原版美国新罕布什尔大学(unh)毕业证学历认证真实可查
一比一原版美国新罕布什尔大学(unh)毕业证学历认证真实可查一比一原版美国新罕布什尔大学(unh)毕业证学历认证真实可查
一比一原版美国新罕布什尔大学(unh)毕业证学历认证真实可查
taqyea
 
^%$Zone1:+971)581248768’][* Legit & Safe #Abortion #Pills #For #Sale In #Duba...
^%$Zone1:+971)581248768’][* Legit & Safe #Abortion #Pills #For #Sale In #Duba...^%$Zone1:+971)581248768’][* Legit & Safe #Abortion #Pills #For #Sale In #Duba...
^%$Zone1:+971)581248768’][* Legit & Safe #Abortion #Pills #For #Sale In #Duba...
mayaclinic18
 
The state of welfare Resolution Foundation Event
The state of welfare Resolution Foundation EventThe state of welfare Resolution Foundation Event
The state of welfare Resolution Foundation Event
ResolutionFoundation
 
Who Is the Largest Producer of Soybean in India Now.pdf
Who Is the Largest Producer of Soybean in India Now.pdfWho Is the Largest Producer of Soybean in India Now.pdf
Who Is the Largest Producer of Soybean in India Now.pdf
Price Vision
 

Recently uploaded (20)

falcon-invoice-discounting-a-premier-investment-platform-for-superior-returns...
falcon-invoice-discounting-a-premier-investment-platform-for-superior-returns...falcon-invoice-discounting-a-premier-investment-platform-for-superior-returns...
falcon-invoice-discounting-a-premier-investment-platform-for-superior-returns...
 
Discover the Future of Dogecoin with Our Comprehensive Guidance
Discover the Future of Dogecoin with Our Comprehensive GuidanceDiscover the Future of Dogecoin with Our Comprehensive Guidance
Discover the Future of Dogecoin with Our Comprehensive Guidance
 
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio Problem
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio ProblemFabular Frames and the Four Ratio Problem
Fabular Frames and the Four Ratio Problem
 
An Overview of the Prosocial dHEDGE Vault works
An Overview of the Prosocial dHEDGE Vault worksAn Overview of the Prosocial dHEDGE Vault works
An Overview of the Prosocial dHEDGE Vault works
 
South Dakota State University degree offer diploma Transcript
South Dakota State University degree offer diploma TranscriptSouth Dakota State University degree offer diploma Transcript
South Dakota State University degree offer diploma Transcript
 
快速制作美国迈阿密大学牛津分校毕业证文凭证书英文原版一模一样
快速制作美国迈阿密大学牛津分校毕业证文凭证书英文原版一模一样快速制作美国迈阿密大学牛津分校毕业证文凭证书英文原版一模一样
快速制作美国迈阿密大学牛津分校毕业证文凭证书英文原版一模一样
 
Tdasx: Unveiling the Trillion-Dollar Potential of Bitcoin DeFi
Tdasx: Unveiling the Trillion-Dollar Potential of Bitcoin DeFiTdasx: Unveiling the Trillion-Dollar Potential of Bitcoin DeFi
Tdasx: Unveiling the Trillion-Dollar Potential of Bitcoin DeFi
 
快速办理(SMU毕业证书)南卫理公会大学毕业证毕业完成信一模一样
快速办理(SMU毕业证书)南卫理公会大学毕业证毕业完成信一模一样快速办理(SMU毕业证书)南卫理公会大学毕业证毕业完成信一模一样
快速办理(SMU毕业证书)南卫理公会大学毕业证毕业完成信一模一样
 
1.2 Business Ideas Business Ideas Busine
1.2 Business Ideas Business Ideas Busine1.2 Business Ideas Business Ideas Busine
1.2 Business Ideas Business Ideas Busine
 
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
 
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
Tdasx: In-Depth Analysis of Cryptocurrency Giveaway Scams and Security Strate...
 
1:1制作加拿大麦吉尔大学毕业证硕士学历证书原版一模一样
1:1制作加拿大麦吉尔大学毕业证硕士学历证书原版一模一样1:1制作加拿大麦吉尔大学毕业证硕士学历证书原版一模一样
1:1制作加拿大麦吉尔大学毕业证硕士学历证书原版一模一样
 
1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdf
1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdf1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdf
1. Elemental Economics - Introduction to mining.pdf
 
Tumelo-deep-dive-into-pass-through-voting-Feb23 (1).pdf
Tumelo-deep-dive-into-pass-through-voting-Feb23 (1).pdfTumelo-deep-dive-into-pass-through-voting-Feb23 (1).pdf
Tumelo-deep-dive-into-pass-through-voting-Feb23 (1).pdf
 
Bridging the gap: Online job postings, survey data and the assessment of job ...
Bridging the gap: Online job postings, survey data and the assessment of job ...Bridging the gap: Online job postings, survey data and the assessment of job ...
Bridging the gap: Online job postings, survey data and the assessment of job ...
 
FCCS Basic Accounts Outline and Hierarchy.pptx
FCCS Basic Accounts Outline and Hierarchy.pptxFCCS Basic Accounts Outline and Hierarchy.pptx
FCCS Basic Accounts Outline and Hierarchy.pptx
 
一比一原版美国新罕布什尔大学(unh)毕业证学历认证真实可查
一比一原版美国新罕布什尔大学(unh)毕业证学历认证真实可查一比一原版美国新罕布什尔大学(unh)毕业证学历认证真实可查
一比一原版美国新罕布什尔大学(unh)毕业证学历认证真实可查
 
^%$Zone1:+971)581248768’][* Legit & Safe #Abortion #Pills #For #Sale In #Duba...
^%$Zone1:+971)581248768’][* Legit & Safe #Abortion #Pills #For #Sale In #Duba...^%$Zone1:+971)581248768’][* Legit & Safe #Abortion #Pills #For #Sale In #Duba...
^%$Zone1:+971)581248768’][* Legit & Safe #Abortion #Pills #For #Sale In #Duba...
 
The state of welfare Resolution Foundation Event
The state of welfare Resolution Foundation EventThe state of welfare Resolution Foundation Event
The state of welfare Resolution Foundation Event
 
Who Is the Largest Producer of Soybean in India Now.pdf
Who Is the Largest Producer of Soybean in India Now.pdfWho Is the Largest Producer of Soybean in India Now.pdf
Who Is the Largest Producer of Soybean in India Now.pdf
 

CLO2-PPT2-Probability Addition Rules.pptx

  • 1. CLO 2: Addition Rules of Probability CIS 2003 Probability and Statistics
  • 2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES  At the end of this lecture, student should be able to  Classify events as mutually exclusive and not mutually exclusive  Apply addition rules of probability to both mutually exclusive and non- mutually exclusive events.
  • 3. 3 Probability PROBABILITY A value between zero and one, describing the relative possibility (chance or likelihood) an event will occur. A probability of 0 or 0% means the event is impossible. A probability of 1 or 100% means the event will happen for sure. 0 1 The sun The sun will disappear will rise tomorrow tomorrow. 0% 100%
  • 4. 4 Addition Rule of Probability : Mutually Exclusive Events We can add probabilities as long as the events are mutually exclusive. Mutually exclusive events cannot happen at the same time - that is, only one can occur during the experiment. (If you roll one die, you cannot roll a 6 and a 1. You can roll a 6 or a 1, however).
  • 5. 5 Addition Rules of Probability There are 2 Addition Rules- for events that are mutually exclusive or are not mutually exclusive. For Mutually Exclusive Events - If two events A and B are mutually exclusive, the probability of one or the other event occurring equals the sum of their probabilities. P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) (Remember that events are mutually exclusive if they can’t occur at the same time. ) Example: What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 4 or a number less than 3? We can call the first event, A (rolling 5 or 6) and the second event, B (rolling 1 or 2). Since both these events cannot occur at the same time, P(A) can be added to P(B). i.e. P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) =2/6 + 2/6 = 4/6 or 2/3 Question
  • 6. 6 Addition Rules of Probability For events that are not Mutually Exclusive - If two events A and B are not mutually exclusive, the probability of one or the other event is given as: P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B) Events are not mutually exclusive if they can occur at the same time. Example: What is the probability of rolling 4 or more or rolling an odd number? Event A: rolling 4 or more ={4,5,6} Event B: rolling an odd number= {1,3,5} The outcome 5 is in both events so the events are not mutually exclusive. So, P(A or B) = 3/6 + 3/6 – 1/6 =5/6
  • 7. 7 Example 2: What is the probability of rolling a number greater than or equal to 4 or rolling a 6? P(4, 5, or 6) + P(6) X We cannot add these because they are not mutually exclusive. 6 is in both sets so we need another addition rule here! How would you solve the problem? Since 6 is already included in the first set, we are still only looking for P(4,5, or 6) The probability is 3/6 or ½.
  • 8. 8 Picking Cards From a Deck J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  • 9. 9 Example 3:What is the probability of picking a 3 or a 10 from a deck of cards? (Total 52 cards in a deck). P(A) = probability of picking a 3. P(B) = probability of picking a 10. P(A) = 4/52 because there are 4 threes. P(B) = 4/52 because there are 4 tens. P(A or B) = 4/52 + 4/52 = 8/52 = 2/13.
  • 10. 10 Joint Probability Often events are not mutually exclusive. Sometimes two or more events can happen at the same time. This is called joint probability. For example: A student can take both English and Mathematics in the same semester. The probability of a student taking English and Mathematics is an example of joint probability.
  • 11. 11 Rule of Addition for non-mutually Exclusive Events If two events are not mutually exclusive the probability of one or the other occurring (A or B) is calculated by taking the sum of the individual probabilities minus the joint probability: P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B)
  • 12. 12 Example What is the probability of rolling a die and observing a number less than or equal to 4, or a number greater than 3? P(1,2,3 or 4) or P(4, 5 or 6). Using a Venn Diagram, 4 is in both events: 1,2 ,3 4 5,6 P(1,2,3 or 4) = 4/6 P(4,5 or 6) = 3/6 P(4) = 1/6 P(1,2,3 or 4) + P(4, 5 or 6) – P(4) = 4/6 + 3/6 – 1/6 = = 6/6 = 1 or 100%
  • 13. 13 Picking Cards From a Deck J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 J Q K A 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
  • 14. 14 Example 2 What is the probability that a card chosen at random from a standard deck of cards will be either a king or a heart? Card Probability King 4 cards out of 52 4/52 Heart 13 cards out of 52 13/52 P(King or Heart) = P(King) + P(Heart)- P(King and Heart) P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B) = 4/52 + 13/52 - 1/52 = 16/52, or .3077 or 30.77%
  • 15. 15 Example 3 A survey of 1000 tourists to RAK showed that 800 visited the Pure Veg Restaurant and 500 visited the Grand Restaurant. 400 tourists visited both restaurants. What is the probability that a selected tourist visited the Pure Veg Restaurant or the Grand Restaurant? P(Pure Veg) + P(Grand) – P(Pure Veg and Grand) P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B) = 800/1000 + 500/1000 - 400/1000 = 900/1000 = 9/10 = 0.9 = 90% What is the probability that the selected tourist did not visit the Pure Veg or the Grand? 1 – 0.9 = 0.1 or 100% - 90% = 10% What rule did you use to solve this? The Complement Rule. What is the probability that a tourist visits the Pure Veg and the Grand Restaurant called? Joint probability Are the events of eating at the Pure Veg and Eating at the Grand mutually exclusive? No, because some tourists ate at both restaurants.
  • 16. 800 MyHCT (800 69428) www.hct.ac.ae