Question

The bumper car ride at the state fair has 3 red cars, 4 green cars, and 5 blue cars. Michelle is first in line for the ride and is assigned a car at random. Garth is next in line and is randomly assigned a car. What is the probability that both Michelle and Garth will drive a red bumper car? Express your answer as a percent. If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

4.5 %

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

4.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

1) red = 3
2) green = 4
3) blue = 5

Total bumper cars: (3 + 4 + 5) = 12 cars

Michelle gets red car:

• 3/12 = 1/4

Remaining red cars: 3 - 1 = 2

Remaining total cars: 12 - 1 = 11

Garth get red car:

• 2/11

Probability they both get red cars:

• 1/4 × 2/11 = 1/22 ≈ 4.5%