Math II · S-CP.7

Apply and interpret the Addition Rule P(A or B)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A and B).

Apply and interpret the Addition Rule P(A or B)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A and B).

Concept Statistics and Probability
Domain Conditional Probability and the Rules of Probability
Problem Types

Problem Templates In This Objective

11 problem types are attached to this objective. The full web app handles practice, answers, hints, and walkthroughs.

Template 1

Use the Addition Rule to find P(A or B) for overlapping events

4 variants
Template 2

Find P(A or B) for mutually exclusive events

4 variants
Template 3

Find P(A and B) from P(A), P(B), and P(A or B) using the Addition Rule

4 variants
Template 4

Find a missing event probability using the Addition Rule

4 variants
Template 5

Find P(A or B) from Venn-diagram information using the Addition Rule

4 variants
Template 6

Find P(A or B) from totals that include an overlap

4 variants
Template 7

Interpret an inclusive union probability in context

4 variants
Template 8

Identify whether “A or B” means inclusive or exclusive in a probability statement

4 variants
Template 9

Find the probability that neither event occurs using the Addition Rule and the complement

4 variants
Template 10

Decide whether given probabilities for two events are possible using the Addition Rule

4 variants
Template 11

Choose the correct Addition Rule setup for A or B and neither probability questions

4 variants