The bumper car ride at the state fair has 2 red cars, 2 green cars, and 2 blue cars. Mike is first in line for the ride and is assigned a car at random. Adam is next in line and is randomlyh assigned a car. What is the probability that both Mike and Adam will drive a red bumper. Answer must be in a percent. Round answer to nearest 10th and SHOW WORK.

Question

The bumper car ride at the state fair has 2 red cars, 2 green cars, and 2 blue cars.  Mike is first in line for the ride and is assigned a car at random. Adam is next in line and is randomlyh assigned a car. What is the probability that both Mike and Adam will drive a red bumper.  Answer must be in a percent.  Round answer to nearest 10th and SHOW WORK.

PsyDAG · Answer

Mike = 2/6 for red car Adam = 1/6 for red car, because Mike has already chosen one. The probability of all/both events occurring is found by multiplying the probabilities of the individual events.