Suppose a person rolls a typical six-sided die.What is the probability that the die will come up with a 1 and then a 2?
A)1 in 3
B)1 in 36
1 in 6
2 in 5

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The probability of rolling a 1 on a six-sided die is 1/6, and the probability of rolling a 2 after rolling a 1 is also 1/6. Since these are independent events, we can multiply the probabilities to find the probability of both events occurring: (1/6) x (1/6) = 1/36. Therefore, the correct choice is B, 1 in 36.

Suppose a Person Rolls a Typical Six-Sided Die