Question

A coin is tossed, and a standard number cube is rolled. What is the probability that the coin shows heads and the number cube shows an even number?

A 1/6
B 1
C 1/4
D 1/2

Answer 1

So,

Since this is independent probability, the probability of the event above occurring is:

`(probability\ of\ heads)(probability\ of\ even\ no.)`

First, the probability of landing on heads.

`(1)/(2)`

Now, the probability of rolling an even number.

`(3)/(6)\ or\ (1)/(2)`

Plug it into the equation.

`(1)/(2) * (1)/(2) = (1)/(4)`

The correct option is C.