Under the best conditions, a sprout has a 40 percent probability of blooming. If two sprouts are selected at random, what is the probability that both will bloom, under the best conditions?

For both sprouts to bloom, each must bloom. Assuming the two sprouts’ outcomes are independent, multiply their probabilities: 0.40 × 0.40 = 0.16, or 16 percent. The correct choice is 16 percent.

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