Question 1
Use the theoretical probability formula to solve the problem. Express the probability as a fraction reduced to lowest terms.
You are dealt one card from a standard 52-card deck. Find the probability of being dealt an ace or a 8.
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Question 2
Use the theoretical probability formula to solve the problem. Express the probability as a fraction reduced to lowest terms.
A fair coin is tossed two times in succession. The set of equally likely outcomes is {HH, HT, TH, TT}. Find the probability of getting the same outcome on each toss.
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