Question

A spinner with 9 equal sections is numbered 1 through 9. the probability of spinning an even number is 49. what is the probability of not spinning an even number? enter your answer as a fraction, in simplest form, in the box.

Answer 1

5/9

Explanation:

The result of a spin is either an odd number or an even number. The two outcomes are complements.

If the probability of getting an odd number is 4/9, the probability of getting an even number is 1 - 4/9 = 5/9.