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Geometric Probability



 1 

The spinner below is divided into eight equal regions and is spun once.  What is the probability of not getting red?

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a)
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c)
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b)
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d)
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 2 

The bull's-eye of a dartboard has a radius of 2 inches and the entire board has a radius of 9 inches, as shown in the diagram below.

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If a dart is thrown and hits the board, what is the probability that the dart will land in the bull's-eye?
a)
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c)
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b)
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d)
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 3 

A spinner is divided into eight equal regions as shown in the diagram below.

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Which event is most likely to occur in one spin?
a)
The arrow will land in a green or white area.
b)
The arrow will land in a green or black area.
c)
The arrow will land in a yellow or black area.
d)
The arrow will land in a yellow or green area.
 

 4 

The spinner shown in the diagram below is divided into six equal sections.

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Which outcome is least likely to occur on a single spin?
a)
an odd number
b)
a prime number
c)
a perfect square
d)
a number divisible by 2
 



 
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