I coin is flipped and a spinner is spun simultaneously. The spinner is divided into six equally size sections labeled with a 1,2,3,4,5,6. What is the probability of flipping a tail and landing on a five?
To find the probability of both events happening simultaneously, we multiply the probability of each event happening individually.
The probability of flipping a tail on a coin is 1/2.
The probability of landing on a five on the spinner is 1/6.
Therefore, the probability of flipping a tail and landing on a five is:
(1/2) * (1/6) = 1/12
So, the probability of flipping a tail and landing on a five is 1/12.