Probability of Chance Events Quick Check

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Use the table to answer the question.

Outcomes K I N D
Frequency 120 140 105 135
A spinner is divided into 4 sections labeled as K , I , N , D . Xavier reproduced the wheel and uses a computer to simulate the outcomes of 500 spins. What is the approximate probability that the spinner will stop on a consonant on the next spin?

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Responses

0.45
0.45

0.24
0.24

0.72
0.72

0.28

Answer 1

The total number of outcomes for the spinner is 500. The total frequency of consonants (K, N, D) is 360 (120 + 105 + 135).

Therefore, the approximate probability that the spinner will stop on a consonant on the next spin is 360/500, which simplifies to 0.72 or 72%.

Correct response: 0.72