Under the best conditions, a sprout has a 40% probability of blooming.If two sprouts are selected at random, what is the probability that both will bloom, under the best conditions?

Assuming the two sprouts’ outcomes are independent, multiply their blooming probabilities: 0.40 × 0.40 = 0.16. Converting 0.16 to a percentage gives 16 percent, so the answer is A) 16 percent.

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