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A spinner is divided into 12 equal parts. The probability of spinning an ""x"" is ¼. How many of the parts are labeled ""x""?

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Answer:

3

Explanation:

There is a 1/4 chance of landing on an x. If you multiply 4*3 you get 12 (The total amount of parts) but since you multiplied 4 by 3 you also have to multiply 1 by 3, so that would give you 3/12 meaning that 3 parts are labeled "x"

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