Question

A spinner is evenly divided into eight sections: three are red, three are white and two are green. If the spinner is spun twice, then the probability of getting the same color twice is

Answer 1

Answer:

11/32

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that:

Red section (R) = 3 ; white section (W) = 3 ; green section (G) = 2

Total Number of sections = 8

Probability of getting the same color on two spins :

Probability = (required outcome / Total possible outcomes)

Either P(RR) or P(WW) or P(GG)

(3/8 * 3/8) + (3/8 * 3/8) + (2/8 * 2/8)

9/64 + 9/64 + 4/64

(9 + 9 + 4) / 64

22 / 64

= 11/32