Question

Jackie has cheering practice on thursday and friday if it doesn't rain. thursday there is a 20% chance of rain and friday there is a 40% chance of rain. what percent chance is there that it will rain on both thursday and friday? make sure to show your work.

Answer 1

20% = 1/5
40% = 2/5

1/5 x 2/5 = 2/25
2/25 = 8%

There is an 8% chance that it will rain on both Thursday and Friday.