Question

Rodney spun this five section spinner 80 times. The results of his spins are listed in the table below.

Identify the sample space using the first letter of the color in alphabetical order

{ , , , , }.



What is the theoretical probability for landing on blue?
%



What is the experimental probability for landing on yellow or white?
%

Answer 1

Sample space: {B, G, R, W, Y}

20%

40%

Explanation:

Theoretical probability of blue:

1/5 × 100 = 20%

Experimental probability (based on observation) of yellow or white:

(20+12)/80 × 100

32/80 × 100

40%