Question

You're playing a game where you defend your village from an orc invasion. 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?
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Answer 1

1 in 15 chance

Explanation:

There are 3 character which gives you a 1 in 3 chance of being an elf.

There are 5 defense tools which gives you a 1 in 5 chance of getting magic.

3×5=15 which gives you a 1 in 15 chance of being a magic elf.