Math Problem Statement

What is the probability of landing on 4 or 6 on the spinner?

Solution

The problem asks to find the probability of landing on either 4 or 6 when using the spinner, which has 12 equal sections numbered from 1 to 12.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Total possible outcomes: Since the spinner has 12 equal sections, there are 12 possible outcomes.

  2. Favorable outcomes: The favorable outcomes are the numbers 4 and 6, which correspond to two sections. So, there are 2 favorable outcomes.

  3. Probability formula: The probability of an event is calculated by the formula: P(Event)=Number of favorable outcomesTotal number of outcomesP(\text{Event}) = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}}

  4. Substitute values: For this problem: P(4 or 6)=212=16P(4 \text{ or } 6) = \frac{2}{12} = \frac{1}{6}

Final Answer:

The probability P(4 or 6)=16P(4 \text{ or } 6) = \frac{1}{6}.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. What is the probability of landing on an even number on the spinner?
  2. How would the probability change if the spinner had 8 sections instead of 12?
  3. What is the probability of landing on a number greater than 6?
  4. How many possible outcomes would there be if two consecutive spins were done?
  5. If the spinner is spun 3 times, what is the probability of landing on 4 exactly once?

Tip: When calculating probabilities, always make sure to count the favorable outcomes correctly and check if all outcomes are equally likely!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Basic Counting

Formulas

P(Event) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes

Theorems

Basic Probability Theory

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8