A spinner is divided into 6 equal sections numbered 1 through 6. If it is spun twice, what is the probability of getting an odd number on the first spin and a number less than 4 on the second?

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1/9
1/3
1/6
1/4

Answer 1

There are 3 odd numbers out of 6 total numbers, so the probability of getting an odd number on the first spin is 3/6 or 1/2.

There are 3 numbers less than 4 (1, 2, and 3) out of 6 total numbers, so the probability of getting a number less than 4 on the second spin is 3/6 or 1/2.

To find the probability of both events happening, we multiply the probabilities together:

(1/2) * (1/2) = 1/4

Therefore, the probability of getting an odd number on the first spin and a number less than 4 on the second spin is 1/4.