College Algebra (10th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-947-6

Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 - Probability - 10.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 705: 17

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The probability of getting $2$ or $4$ is $1/4+1/4=1/2.$ The probability of getting red is $1/3$. These spinners are independent, hence the probability of getting a $2$ or $4$ followed by a red is the multiple of the two, which is $1/2\cdot 1/3=1/6.$
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