Question

You and a friend are playing a game using a spinner divided into 4 equal sections, numbered 1 through Which of the following would not be a fair game? You win the pointer points at 1 or 2; otherwise, your friend wins. You win the pointer points at an even numberotherwise, your friend wins. You win if the pointer points at any number except 3; otherwise, your friend All of the above games are fair.

Answer 1

You win if you spin any number except 3, otherwise your friend wins

Explanation:

Because the spinner is divided into equal sections, there is an equal probability of spinning any number. In this case, you win by spinning a 1, 2, or 4, and your friend only wins by spinning a 3. The probability of you winning is 34, while the probability of your friend winning is only 14.