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A coin is flipped, then a number 1 - 10 is chosen at random. What is the probability of landing on heads then a number greater than 3

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Answer: 3/8

Explanation:

There is no effect between flipping a coin and chosing a number.

This situation is known as a independent event.

P(AnB) = P(A)*P(B)

The situation A = Heads or tails of money = 1/2

The situation B = 6/8

It can be calculated as below:

Probability = Desired / All Event

Desired || Numbers between 3 and 10 are : 4,5,6,7,8,9 = 6 pieces

All Event || Numbers between 1 and 10 are : 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 =8 pieces

Consequently product the fractions.

1/2 * 6/8 = 6/16 = 3/8

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