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A dice is rolled, then a coin is tossed. What is the probability of getting a 5 then tails?

1/12
1/6
1/4
1/3
5/12

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Answer:

1/12

Explanation:

P(5) = number of 5's on the die / total sides

P (5) = 1/6

P ( tails) = number of tails/ total

= 1/2

P (5, then tails)= P (5) *P ( tails)

= 1/6 * 1/2

= 1/12

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