A: The probability that the left oar works is 3/5. The probability that the right oar works is also 3/5. The probability that you can still row the canoe is 3/5 * 3/5 = 21/25. The answer is (E).
Answer the following multiple choice question with options (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) by reasoning step-by-step.
Q:A canoe has two oars, left and right. Each oar either works or breaks. The failure or non-failure of each oar is independent of the failure or non-failure of the other. You can still row the canoe with one oar. The probability that the left oar works is 3/5. The probability that the right oar works is also 3/5. What is the probability W that you can still row the canoe? Answer Choices: A)9/25 B)10/25 C)6/10 D)2/3 E)21/25