Question

if a table - tennis ball were tossed randomly onto the board shown below, what is true about the probability of the ball landing on a white square?
a. it is more likely to land on a shaded square because there are fewer of them.
b. it is more likely to land on a white square because there are more of them.
c. it is not likely to land on a white square because they are mostly around the border.
d. the probability that it will land on a shaded square is equal to the probability that it will land on a white square.

Explanation:

To determine the probability, we analyze the number of white and shaded squares. Probability of landing on a square type depends on its count relative to total squares. More of a type means higher probability. From the board (visually), white squares are more in number. So, landing on white is more likely due to higher count. Option A is illogical (fewer shaded would mean less likely to land there), C's reasoning is irrelevant, D is wrong as counts differ.

Answer:

B. It is more likely to land on a white square because there are more of them.