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.
Which statement about probability is true?
The probability of landing on orange is greater
than the probability of landing on purple.
The probability of landing on yellow is less than
the probability of landing on blue.
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

Answer: The probability of landing on orange is equal to the probability of landing on purple

Explanation:

The spinner has a total of 8 equally-sized sections, and each section has a unique color. Therefore, the probability of landing on any particular section is 1/8 or 0.125.

Looking at the colors on the spinner, we can see that there are two purple sections, two yellow sections, three blue sections, and one orange section.

Therefore, the probability of landing on orange is 1/8 or 0.125, which is equal to the probability of landing on purple (sections 1 and 8). So the statement "The probability of landing on orange is equal to the probability of landing on purple" is true.

On the other hand, the probability of landing on yellow is 2/8 or 0.25, which is greater than the probability of landing on blue (sections 4, 5, and 6), which is 3/8 or 0.375. So the statement "The probability of landing on yellow is less than the probability of landing on blue" is false.

Therefore, the correct statement about probability is "The probability of landing on orange is equal to the probability of landing on purple."