Question

In a bag M&M's, the probability of choosing a yellow m&m is 1/5. In a bag of skittles, the probability of choosing red is 1/4. What is the probability of choosing a yellow m&m and a red skittle??
Number of events:________________
Expression:________________
Answer:_______________
I know the expression which is 1/5*1/4 and I also know the answer, but I don't get the number of events part.

Answer 1

The number of events is 2, choosing the M&M and choosing the Skittle.

Answer 2

In a bag M&M's, the probability of choosing a yellow m&m is 1/5. In a bag of skittles, the probability of choosing red is 1/4. What is the probability of choosing a yellow m&m and a red skittle??