Question

Introduction to the probability of an eventA spinner with 8 equally sized slices has 8 yellow slices. The dial is spun and stops on a slice at random. What is the probability that the dial stops on a yellowslice?write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Answer 1

Step 1:

`Probability\text{ of any event = }\frac{Number\text{ of required outcomes}}{\text{Number of possible outcomes}}`

Step 2:

There are 8 slices, hence the possible outcomes = 8

All the slices are color yellow. hence the required outcomes = 8

Step 3:

`\text{The probability that the dial stops on yellow slice = }(8)/(8)\text{ = 1}`

The probability that the dial stops on yellow slice = 1

Final answer