CPM Homework Help : A2C Problem 3-32

The probability of landing on blue using a three-colored spinner is . What is the probability of landing on blue on both of the next two spins? Homework Help ✎

Hint:

What is the probability of flipping a coin twice and getting two heads in a row? How is this situation different?

Answer:

$\text{The probability is }\frac{2}{5}\cdot\frac{2}{5}=0.16.$