Question

A spinner with repeated colors numbered from 1 to 8 is shown. Sections 1 and 8 are purple. Sections 2 and 3 are yellow. Sections 4, 5, and 6 are blue. Section 7 is red.

spinner divided evenly into eight sections numbered 1 through 8 with three colored blue, one red, two purple, and two yellow

Determine the theoretical probability of the spinner landing on yellow, P(yellow).

0.125
0.25
0.625
0.75

Answer 1

Here’s the answer: 0.25

Answer 2

Answer: 0.25

Explanation:

2 sections are yellow and there are a total of 8 section. So 2/8 of the sections are yellow, meaning the probability is 0.25.