The AND / OR Rules (Edexcel GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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The AND/OR rules
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Combined probability involves

Multiple events (two or more)

First step for complex probability problems

Break down into separate single events

AND rule finds probability of

Both events happening

AND rule formula

P(A and B)=P(A)×P(B)P(A \text{ and } B) = P(A) \times P(B)

When to apply AND rule

Independent events

Independent events definition

One event doesn't affect the other

OR rule finds probability of

At least one event happening

OR rule formula

P(A or B)=P(A)+P(B)P(A \text{ or } B) = P(A) + P(B)

When to apply OR rule

Mutually exclusive events

Mutually exclusive events definition

Cannot both happen at the same time

AND rule operation

Multiply

OR rule operation

Add

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