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Probability of Independent Events — Quiz

Question 3 • Integrated Math II CR SUSD (EX)

A spinner has three equal sections labeled 1 , 2 , and 3 It is spun twice. Which expression can be used to determine cap p times open paren 2 comma then 1 close paren ?

Answer
A
1 third times 1 half
B
1 third times 1 third
C
2 thirds times 1 half
D
2 thirds times 1 third

Explanation

To get (2, 1), the first spin must land on 2 and the second spin must land on 1. Each result has a probability of 1/3 because the spinner has three equal sections. The spins are independent, so multiply: 1/3 × 1/3. This is choice A.

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