Question

What is the probability that both spinners land on red or orange?

A) 1/9
B) 1/3
C) 4/9
D) 2/9​

Answer 1

A, the probability is 1/9. you get this because you multiply the probabilities

in this example its 1/3 times 1/3 so you get 1/9

Explanation:

Answer 2

The probability of both spinners landing on red or orange is
`\((4)/(9)\)`. This is determined by considering the favorable outcomes (Red-Red, Red-Orange, Orange-Red, Orange-Orange) out of the total 9 possible outcomes.

To determine the probability that both spinners land on red or orange, we need to consider all the possible outcomes.

Each spinner has 3 sections: red, yellow, and orange. Since there are 2 spinners, the total number of outcomes is
`\(3 * 3 = 9\).`

Now, let's list the outcomes where both spinners land on red or orange:

1. Red-Red

2. Red-Orange

3. Orange-Red

4. Orange-Orange

There are 4 favorable outcomes.

Therefore, the probability is given by the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of outcomes:

`\[ P(\text{both red or orange}) = \frac{\text{Number of Favorable Outcomes}}{\text{Total Number of Outcomes}} = (4)/(9) \]`

So, the correct answer is:

`\[ \text{C) } (4)/(9) \]`