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What is the theoretical probability that the dial will land on the number 5? Enter your answer in all forms

What is the theoretical probability that the dial will land on the number 5? Enter-example-1

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Answer:

1/3, 33%, .33, 1 to 3, 1:3

Explanation:

there is 4 5's and 12 total therefore the chance is 1 to 3

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Answer:

1/3

Explanation:

There are four 5's on the dial out of 12 possible stops

4/12 = 1/3 theoretical

User George T
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