Philip asks Julia to pick a number at random from 1 to 100, and then asks Shelly to do the same. What is the probability that both girls will select 49?

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Philip asks Julia to pick a number at random from 1 to 100, and then asks Shelly to do the same. What is the probability that both girls will select 49?

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This would be 1/10000 of a chance.

Upul Bandara answered May 24, 2018

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They each have a 1/100 chance hypothetically. The chance they both pick it would be 1/100 ×1/100= 1/10000

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