Question

probability of black fur 75% probability of red eyes 50% 2. predict: now multiply the probabilities together to find the probability of black fur and red eyes. express your answer as a fraction and as a percentage:

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percentages to fractions

$75\%=\frac{75}{100}=\frac{3}{4}$, $50\%=\frac{50}{100}=\frac{1}{2}$

Step2: Multiply the fractions

$\frac{3}{4}\times\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3\times1}{4\times2}=\frac{3}{8}$

Step3: Convert the fraction to a percentage

$\frac{3}{8}=3\div8 = 0.375=37.5\%$

Answer:

$\frac{3}{8}$, $37.5\%$