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What is the combined probability of getting a heads when flipping a coin and an even number when spinning a spinner with 5 equal parts numbered 1 to 5? A. 1/5 B. 1/2 C. 2/5 D. 3/10
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To find the combined probability of two independent events, you need to multiply the probabilities of each event occurring. Let's break it down step by step:
1. Probability of getting heads when flipping a coin:
Since there are two possible outcomes (heads or tails) and assuming the coin is fair, the probability of getting heads is 1/2.
2. Probability of spinning an even number on a spinner with 5 equal parts:
There are two even numbers (2 and 4) out of a total of five possible outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). So the probability of spinning an even number is 2/5.
3. Now, to find the combined probability, multiply the probabilities of each event:
(1/2) * (2/5) = 1/5
Therefore, the combined probability of getting a heads when flipping a coin and an even number when spinning a spinner with 5 equal parts is 1/5.
So the answer would be option A.