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Esmerelda had 27% chance of getting a new puppy and Randy had a 60% chance of getting New puppy. what is the probability that esmerelda does get a new puppy and randydoes not?

 May 27, 2015

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The chance Esmerelda gets a puppy is 27%, while the chance of Randy not getting a new puppy is 40%.

Since we need both these outcomes to be true . . . multiply the two percentages.

 

The probability that Esmerelda gets a new puppy and Randy does not: (27%*40%) = P(10.8%)

 May 27, 2015
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The chance Esmerelda gets a puppy is 27%, while the chance of Randy not getting a new puppy is 40%.

Since we need both these outcomes to be true . . . multiply the two percentages.

 

The probability that Esmerelda gets a new puppy and Randy does not: (27%*40%) = P(10.8%)

zacismyname May 27, 2015

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