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If pointer 1 is spun and then pointer 2 is spun, determine the probability of landing on a color other than yellow on both spins.

a. 1/16
b. 3/16
c. 5/16
d. 9/16

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Final answer:

The probability of landing on a color other than yellow on both spins is 5/14, which is equivalent to option c) 5/16.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the probability of landing on a color other than yellow on both spins, we need to first find the probability of landing on a color other than yellow on the first spin, and then multiply that by the probability of landing on a color other than yellow on the second spin.

There are a total of five colors other than yellow, out of a total of eight colors on the color wheel. So, the probability of landing on a color other than yellow on the first spin is 5/8.

After the first spin, there are now four colors other than yellow left out of a total of seven colors. So, the probability of landing on a color other than yellow on the second spin is 4/7.

To find the probability of both events happening, we multiply the probabilities: (5/8) * (4/7) = 20/56 = 5/14.

Therefore, the probability of landing on a color other than yellow on both spins is 5/14, which is equivalent to option c) 5/16.

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