Question
A spinner has 6 equal sections numbered from 1-6. What is the fractional probability that the spinner lands on an even number on the first spin and an odd number on the second spin?
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There are 3 even numbers (2, 4, 6) and 3 odd numbers (1, 3, 5) on the spinner.
The probability of landing on an even number on the first spin is 3/6 = 1/2.
The probability of landing on an odd number on the second spin is also 3/6 = 1/2.
To find the combined probability of both events happening, we simply multiply the individual probabilities:
(1/2) * (1/2) = 1/4
Therefore, the fractional probability that the spinner lands on an even number on the first spin and an odd number on the second spin is 1/4.
The probability of landing on an even number on the first spin is 3/6 = 1/2.
The probability of landing on an odd number on the second spin is also 3/6 = 1/2.
To find the combined probability of both events happening, we simply multiply the individual probabilities:
(1/2) * (1/2) = 1/4
Therefore, the fractional probability that the spinner lands on an even number on the first spin and an odd number on the second spin is 1/4.