Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Counting Methods and Probability Theory - 11.7 Events Involving And; Conditional Probability - Exercise Set 11.7 - Page 746: 1

Answer

$\frac{1}{6}$

Work Step by Step

If A and B are independent events, then P(A and B) = P(A)*P(B). E: green and then red. A: green B: red P(A) = $\frac{2}{6}$ P(B) = $\frac{3}{6}$ Both events A and B are independent so: PE) = $\frac{2}{6}$ .$\frac{3}{6}$ = $\frac{1}{6}$
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