Find the probability.
-The maker of a certain candy claims that the proportions of colors of candy produced are: 0.2 red, 0.1 blue, 0.2 green, 0.1 purple and 0.4 yellow. Suppose a candy is selected randomly from each of two newly-opened bags.
What is the probability that both will be red?
A) 0.4
B) 0.2
C) 0.96
D) 0.04

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The probability of selecting a red candy from one bag is 0.2. Since the selections are independent, the probability of selecting red candies from both bags is 0.2 * 0.2 = 0.04.

Find the Probability. -The Maker of a Certain Candy Claims That the Proportions