Question

If there are always 2 red sections, how does the number of total sections in the spinner relate to the theoretical probability of winning this game?

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12-2: Ex 1: Use Theoretical Probability to Make Predictions & Try It!

Answer 1

2/6 0r 1/3

Explanation:

Theoretical Probability of an event= number of outcomes favorable to the event/total number of possible outcomes

There are a total of six sections of the spinner and two of these are red. Suppose landing on red is winning the game. so the theoretical probability of winning the game would be

2 sections out of total 6 sections or 2/6. It can be rewritten as 1/3.

Theoretical Probability of red= 2/6= 1/3