What is the probability of flipping heads and rolling a four?

Lotta asked Nov 7, 2023

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Lotta asked Nov 7, 2023

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Answer: 1/12

Explanation:

The probability of flipping a head would be 1/2 by itself.

The probability of rolling a four would be 1/6 by itself.

Therefore, the probability of both is 1/2 * 1/6 = 1/12

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