Question

At the country fair, Maya observes that the wheel of chance has 25 numbered slots. If each play costs a quarter, how much will Maya likely have to spend before she gets her winning number?

Answer 1

6 1/4

Explanation:

Given

Total number of wheel chance = 25

Each play = 1 quarter

1 play = 1/4

To calculate the amount Maya has to spend to get her winning number, we will say;

25 plays = x

Divide both expressions

1/25 = 1/4÷x

1/25 = 1/4x

Cross multiply

4x = 25

x = 25/4

x = 6 1/4

This mean that Maya will have to spend 6 1/4 before she gets her winning number