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The spinner shown has six equal-size sections and is spun twice. What is the probability that the product of the numbers spun is 12?

The spinner shown has six equal-size sections and is spun twice. What is the probability-example-1
User Keidi
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we know that

The total possible outcomes are equal to

6*6=36

favorable outcomes that the product of the numbers spun is 12

4x3 and 3x4 ----> 2 ways

6x2 and 2x6 ----> 2 ways

therefore

the probability is

P=(2+2)/36

P=4/36

P=1/9

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