What is the probability that the heart lab will be funded in both the first and second years?
A).4
B).3
C).2
D).1
E)0

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The probability of the heart lab being funded in the first year is 0.5 and the probability of it being funded in the second year is also 0.5, assuming that the outcomes of the two years are independent. To find the probability of both events occurring, we multiply the two probabilities: 0.5 x 0.5 = 0.25, which is equivalent to 1/4 or 25%. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 2.

What Is the Probability That the Heart Lab Will Be