Mutually Exclusive/ Non-Mutually Exclusive Worksheet
Circle if each event is mutually exclusive (ME) or non-mutually exclusive (non). Then
determine the probability of each. Show any work including sample space if applicable.
1. Find the probability of choosing a penny or a dime from 4 pennies, 3 nickels and 6 dimes.
ME or non
2. Use the table below to answer the following questions.
Blond-Haired
Not Blond-Haired
Total
Boys
6
9
15
Girls
5
7
12
Total
11
16
27
a. What is the probability of calling on a blond-haired person or a boy?
ME or non
b. What is the probability of calling on a blond-haired girl or a boy?
ME or non
3. Find the probability of drawing a diamond or queen from a standard deck of cards. (Hint: there are
52 cards in a deck)
ME or non
4. Find the probability of tossing two dice and showing at least one 4.
ME or non
5. Find the probability of selecting an ace or a red card from a deck of cards.
ME or non
6. Find the probability of two dice being tossed and showing a sum of 6 or a sum of 9.
ME or non
7. A bag contains cards numbered from 1 to 14. One card is drawn at random. Find the probability of:
a) selecting a prime number or a multiple of four. (ME or non)
b) selecting a multiple of two or a multiple of three. (ME or non)
c) selecting a 3 or a 4. (ME or non)
d) selecting an 8 or a number less than 8. (ME or non)
