SOLUTION: In a firing contest; the probability that Tayo and Tope hit the target are 2/5 and 1/3 respectively. What is the probability that none of them will hit the target.

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Question 759906: In a firing contest; the probability that Tayo and Tope hit the target are 2/5 and 1/3 respectively. What is the probability that none of them will hit the target.
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Q:
In a firing contest; the probability that Tayo and Tope hit the target are 2/5 and 1/3 respectively. What is the probability that none of them will hit the target.
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A:
probability = (1 - 2/5)(1 - 1/3) = highlight%282%2F5%29