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Multiple choice

If a coin is flipped and one die is thrown, what is the probability of getting a head or a 4?

  1. 1/12

  2. 1/3

  3. 5/12

  4. 7/12

  5. 2/3

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D Correct answer
Explanation

P(Head) = 1/2. P(4) = 1/6. P(Head or 4) = P(Head) + P(4) - P(Head and 4). Since they are independent, P(Head and 4) = 1/2 * 1/6 = 1/12. P = 1/2 + 1/6 - 1/12 = 6/12 + 2/12 - 1/12 = 7/12.

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