Question

The spinner in a game based on chance has 25 equal sectors. The prize is worth $50, and the cost to play is $2.50. A player wins if the arrow lands on the sector he or she chose.

Which table shows the correct outcomes for a player who plays the game one time?

Answer 1

Win Lose

47.50 -2.50

Explanation:

Got it right on the test.

Answer 2

________________ WIN _____ LOSE

Outcome(x) ______ $47.50 ____ - $2.50

PROBABILITY P(x) _____ __________

Explanation:

Given that :

The cost of play = $2.50

The winning price = $50

Hence, if a player emerges victorious or wins; the net amount won is :

Winning price - cost of play

$50 - $2.50 = $47.50

If the player loses :

Then he wins $0

Net amount lost equals :

Amount won - cost of play

$0 - $2.50 = - $2.50

________________ WIN _____ LOSE

Outcome(x) ______ $47.50 ____ - $2.50

PROBABILITY P(x)