Each time she throws a dart, the probability that Mary hits the dartboard is 72.She throws two darts, one after the other.What is the probability that she hits the dartboard with both darts?(A) 211(B) 494(C) 72(D) 74
Q. Each time she throws a dart, the probability that Mary hits the dartboard is 72.She throws two darts, one after the other.What is the probability that she hits the dartboard with both darts?(A) 211(B) 494(C) 72(D) 74
Multiply probabilities: Since the events are independent, multiply the probability of hitting the dartboard on the first throw by the probability of hitting it on the second throw. P(both darts hit)=P(first dart hits)×P(second dart hits)
Substitute given probabilities: Substitute the given probability for each dart.P(both darts hit)=(72)×(72)
Calculate product: Calculate the product. P(both darts hit)=494
Check answer choices: Check the answer choices to match the calculated probability.The correct answer is (B) 494.
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