There are a total of 4 outcomes when spinning the spinner twice (1, 2, 3, 4).
The probability of landing on a number greater than 2 on the first spin is 2 out of 4, or 2/4 = 1/2.
The probability of landing on a number greater than 1 on the second spin is 3 out of 4, or 3/4.
To find the probability of both events happening, we need to multiply the probabilities:
P(>2 and >1) = P(>2) x P(>1)
P(>2 and >1) = 1/2 x 3/4
P(>2 and >1) = 3/8
Converting this fraction to a percentage:
3/8 ≈ 0.375
0.375 x 100% = 37.5%
So the probability of landing on a number greater than 2 and then landing on a number greater than 1 is 37.5%.
You spin the spinner twice.
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2
3
4
What is the probability of landing on a number greater than 2 and then landing on a number greater than 1?
Write your answer as a percentage.
5 answers
wrong
I apologize for the mistake in my calculation.
To find the probability of landing on a number greater than 2 on the first spin, we have 2 options (3 and 4) out of 4 total outcomes. So the probability of this event is 2/4 = 1/2.
To find the probability of landing on a number greater than 1 on the second spin, we have 3 options (2, 3, and 4) out of 4 total outcomes. So the probability of this event is 3/4.
To find the probability of both events happening, we multiply the two probabilities:
P(>2 and >1) = P(>2) x P(>1) = 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8
Converting this fraction to a percentage:
3/8 ≈ 0.375
0.375 x 100% = 37.5%
Therefore, the correct answer is 37.5%.
To find the probability of landing on a number greater than 2 on the first spin, we have 2 options (3 and 4) out of 4 total outcomes. So the probability of this event is 2/4 = 1/2.
To find the probability of landing on a number greater than 1 on the second spin, we have 3 options (2, 3, and 4) out of 4 total outcomes. So the probability of this event is 3/4.
To find the probability of both events happening, we multiply the two probabilities:
P(>2 and >1) = P(>2) x P(>1) = 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8
Converting this fraction to a percentage:
3/8 ≈ 0.375
0.375 x 100% = 37.5%
Therefore, the correct answer is 37.5%.
that's still wrong
I apologize for the mistake in my previous responses. Let's re-calculate the probability.
When spinning the spinner twice, the possible outcomes are (1, 2, 3, 4).
The probability of landing on a number greater than 2 on the first spin is 2 out of 4, or 2/4 = 1/2.
The probability of landing on a number greater than 1 on the second spin is 3 out of 4, or 3/4.
To find the probability of both events happening, we multiply the probabilities:
P(>2 and >1) = P(>2) x P(>1) = 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8
Converting this fraction to a percentage:
3/8 ≈ 0.375
0.375 x 100% = 37.5%
Therefore, the correct probability of landing on a number greater than 2 and then landing on a number greater than 1 when spinning the spinner twice is 37.5%.
When spinning the spinner twice, the possible outcomes are (1, 2, 3, 4).
The probability of landing on a number greater than 2 on the first spin is 2 out of 4, or 2/4 = 1/2.
The probability of landing on a number greater than 1 on the second spin is 3 out of 4, or 3/4.
To find the probability of both events happening, we multiply the probabilities:
P(>2 and >1) = P(>2) x P(>1) = 1/2 x 3/4 = 3/8
Converting this fraction to a percentage:
3/8 ≈ 0.375
0.375 x 100% = 37.5%
Therefore, the correct probability of landing on a number greater than 2 and then landing on a number greater than 1 when spinning the spinner twice is 37.5%.