SOLUTION: What is the probability of obtaining heads and a five? (Enter the probability as a fraction.)

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Question 869682: What is the probability of obtaining heads and a five? (Enter the probability as a fraction.)
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What is the probability of obtaining heads and a five? (Enter the probability as a fraction.)
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these are independent events.
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P(heads And 5) = P(heads)*P(5) = (1/2)(1/6) = 1/12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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