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QNo.20000207 probability and odds
ID:wstratton diana has a spinner, divided into 5 equal sections numbered 1 to 5 along with a coin. if she spins the pointerand tosses the coinwhat is the probability that the pointer will land on 4 and the coin will b heads?
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Date Posted:
09/07/02 08:19

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ANo.1 Answer: 1/10

My calculation was as follows:
1/5 x 1/2 = 1/10
*1/5 represents one area of the spinner
*1/2 represents either the head or tail of the coin

I learned in my math class that by multiplying the two probability, you can attain the total probability of the occurrence.
ID: abakuro_US
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Experience Level: Normal
Confidence Level: For reference
Date Posted:
09/07/03 12:03
URL Reference http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probability
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