Multiple Choice
Find the probability of spinning the following.
spinner
P(7)
A. one-seventh
B. one-eighth
C. three-eighths
D. seven-eighths
It is impossible to determine the answer without knowing the number of sections on the spinner.
In order to determine the probability of spinning a 7 on the given spinner, we need to know the total number of equally likely outcomes and the number of successful outcomes (in this case, landing on 7). Since it is not specified, let's assume the spinner has 8 equally likely outcomes, numbered 1 through 8.
Given this assumption, the probability of spinning a 7 would be:
Number of successful outcomes / Total number of outcomes = 1/8
Therefore, the correct answer would be:
B. one-eighth.