Question

A spinner with 10 equally sized slices has 2 yellow slices, 4 red slices, and 4 blue slices. The dial is spun and stops on a slice at

random. What is the probability that the dial stops on a yellow or red slice?
Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer: 3/5

The total number of slices is 10, and the number of yellow or red slices is 2 yellow slices + 4 red slices = 6 slices.

So, the probability of the dial stopping on a yellow or red slice is 6 slices / 10 total slices = 3/5.

This is the final answer, and it is already in its simplest form.