Question

1c which event is the most likely to happen? a spinning a 3 or more b spinning a 3 or less c spinning a 7 or more d spinning a 12

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each event

• For a spinner (assuming a standard 1 - 12 spinner, total outcomes = 12).
• Event A: Spinning a 3 or more. Numbers are 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12. Number of outcomes = 10. Probability = $\frac{10}{12}=\frac{5}{6}$.
• Event B: Spinning a 3 or less. Numbers are 1,2,3. Number of outcomes = 3. Probability = $\frac{3}{12}=\frac{1}{4}$.
• Event C: Spinning a 7 or more. Numbers are 7,8,9,10,11,12. Number of outcomes = 6. Probability = $\frac{6}{12}=\frac{1}{2}$.
• Event D: Spinning a 12. Number of outcomes = 1. Probability = $\frac{1}{12}$.

Step2: Compare probabilities

Compare $\frac{5}{6}$, $\frac{1}{4}$, $\frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{1}{12}$. $\frac{5}{6}$ is the largest.

Answer:

A. Spinning a 3 or more