Answer to Question #286780 in Statistics and Probability for Helen

Question

Mr. X is known to hit the target in 4 out of 5 shots, where as Mr. Y is known to hit the target in 3 out of 5 shots. Find the probability that both will hit the Target

Answer 1

The chance of hitting by Mr. X, $P(X)=4/5.$

The chance of hitting by Mr. XY, $P(Y)=3/5.$

The probability that both will hit

$$4/5\cdot3/5=12/25$$