A coin is flipped, then a 6-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of getting heads and an even number?
a. 1/2
b. 1/4
c. 1/6
d. 1/12
To find the probability of two independent events occurring, we multiply their individual probabilities.
The probability of getting heads on a coin flip is 1/2.
The probability of rolling an even number on a 6-sided die is 3/6, which simplifies to 1/2.
Now, we multiply these probabilities together:
(1/2) * (1/2) = 1/4
Therefore, the probability of getting heads and an even number is 1/4.
Answer: b. 1/4