Question

The spinner is divided into 4 equal parts: yellow (Y), green, (G), blue (B) and red (R). Dorian says that if you spin the spinner twice, then there are exactly 12 possible outcomes. he lists the outcomes in a table. Which statement explains Dorian’s mistake?

Answer 1

The spinner can land on the same color twice in a row, so there should be 16 possible outcomes

Explanation:

4 possible outcomes with the same color

RR, OO, GG and BB.

Total Ways = 12+4=16