CPM Homework Help : A2C Problem 3-32

The probability of landing on blue using a three-colored spinner is $\frac { 2 } { 5 }$ . What is the probability of landing on blue on both of the next two spins?

Hint:

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

Answer:

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