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20 August, 01:19

A coin is tossed two times, then a month of the year is randomly selected. What is the probability of getting tails each time, and a month that starts with the letter J? I got 1/8 is that correct if not what's the answer

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  1. 20 August, 01:29
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    1/16

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Given a fair coin, the probability of getting tails on any one toss =

    P (tails) = 1/2

    if a coin is tossed twice and we get tails both times,

    P (2 tails on 2 consecutive tosses) = (1/2) (1/2) = 1/4

    Total number of months = 12 months

    Months that start with J = January, June, July = 3 months

    P (selecting months that start with J) = 3/12 = 1/4

    Hence the probability of tossing 2 consecutive tails then selecting a month that starts with J

    = (1/4) x (1/4)

    = 1/16
  2. 20 August, 01:35
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    1/16

    Step-by-step explanation:

    1/2 getting tails

    1/4 getting tails twice

    3/12 getting a J month = 1/4

    1/4 x 1/4 = 1/16
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