Question

Based on the dartboard shown below, what is the probability of a random throw hitting a section that is pink or 1?

Answer 1

5/8.

Explanation:

There are a total of 8 sectors of which 4 are 1 and 1 is pink.

So Prob (hitting a 1) = 4/8 = 1/2.

Prob (hitting a pink) = 1 /8.

So the probability of hitting a pink or a 1 = 1/2 + 1/8

= 5/8.

Answer 2

Explanation:

5 out of 8 because there are four one spaces and one pink space so that equals 5 and there are a total of 8 spaces to hit