Question

question 1 of 5 the circular face of a spinner at the state fair has 5 equal - sections: red, orange, yellow, green, and blue, as shown in the figure. after being spun, the arrow of the spinner is equally likely to point to any of the 5 sections. what is the probability that, after the arrow has been spun, the section the arrow is pointing to is blue? a. 1/5 b. 1/2 c. 1/4 d. 4/5

Explanation:

Step1: Recall probability formula

Probability = $\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}}$

Step2: Identify values

Total number of sections = 5, number of favorable outcomes (pointing to blue) = 1

Step3: Calculate probability

Probability of pointing to blue = $\frac{1}{5}$

Answer:

B. $\frac{1}{5}$