Question

There are 3 characters (elf, hobbit, or human) and 5 defense tools (magic, sword, shield, slingshot, or umbrella) to pick from. If you randomly choose your character and tool, what is the probability that you'll be a magic elf?

Answer 1

The probability that I pick a magic elf is 6.66%.

Explanation:

Since there are 3 characters (elf, hobbit, or human) and 5 defense tools (magic, sword, shield, slingshot, or umbrella) to pick from, if I randomly choose my character and tool, to determine what is the probability that I'll be a magic elf, the following calculation must be performed:

1/3 x 1/5 = X

0.3333 x 0.2 = X

0.0666 = X

0.0666 = 6.66%

Therefore, the probability that I pick a magic elf is 6.66%.