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 orange.

A spinner divided into eight equal colored sections, with one orange, two purple, two yellow, and three blue.

Which statement about probability is true?

The probability of landing on blue is greater than the probability of landing on purple.
The probability of landing on yellow is less than the probability of landing on orange.
The probability of landing on orange is equal to the probability of landing on yellow.
The probability of landing on purple is equal to the probability of landing on blue.

Answer 1

The probablilty of landing on blue is greater than the probability of landing on purple!

This is because there are more blue colored sections that purple.

Explanation: