Question

What is the probability that the spinner lands on an even number or on the unshaded section?

One-fifth
Two-fifths
Three-fifths
Four-fifths

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.

Answer 1

3/5

Explanation:

Answer 2

3/5

Explanation:

Regions 2 and 4 are even numbered regions. Region 3 is unshaded. So, 3 of the 5 regions are part of the outcome of interest. If the probability of landing on any region is the same, then the probability of the described outcome is ...

3/5