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  • Jun 27, 2011, 06:35 AM
    himeparmer
    Probability
    A roulette wheel has 38 slots in which the ball can land. Two of the slots are green, 18 are red and 18 are black. The ball is equally likely to land in any slot. The roulette wheel is going to be spun twice and the outcomes of the two spins are independent.

    A. The probability that it lands on red both times is

    B. The probability that it never lands on green is
  • Jun 27, 2011, 06:45 AM
    jcaron2
    Since this is clearly homework, you're going to have to show us that you're putting some effort into this on your own. We won't just give you the answer.

    First, can you tell me the probability of the ball landing on red with only ONE spin?

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