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document.write( "Each problem had 4 answer choices - a,b,c,d- and only one correct answer. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "What is the probability that he answered both of the problems correctly? <BR>\n" );
document.write( "Write your answer as a fraction in lowest terms.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "P(1st correct) = 1/4<BR>\n" );
document.write( "P(2nd correct) = 1/4<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "P(both correct) = (1/4)^2 = 1/16<BR>\n" );
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