The probability that Shania is on time for school is 1/2. Find the probability that Shania arrives on time for school for the next 5 days. Express your answer as a percent, to the nearest tenth of a percent.

A. 50%

B. 15.6%

C. 11.4%

D. 3.1%

Question

The probability that Shania is on time for school is 1/2. Find the probability that Shania arrives on time for school for the next 5 days. Express your answer as a percent, to the nearest tenth of a percent.

A. 50%	

B. 15.6%	

C. 11.4%	

D. 3.1%

terenzreignz · Answer

Well, whether or not Shania is on time for school for each day is independent (ie, whether or not she's on time on the first day doesn't affect her punctuality for the second day, etc)

Hence, they're independent events... you need only multiply the probabilities to get your answer...