Question

The spinner is equally likely to land on any of the five sections. a spinner contains 5 equals sections labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. sections 2, 1, 5, 4 are shaded. what is the probability that the spinner lands on an even number or on the unshaded section?

Answer 1

3/5

Explanation:

the chance of landing on an even number (2 or 4) is 2/5

the chance of landing on the unshaded section (3) is 1/5

add the 2 together since the problem said "or" to get 3/5