A spinner is divided into 10 equal sections numbered 1 through 10. If the arrow is spun twice, what is the probability the first number will be even and the second number will be odd

A.0.25
B.0.04
C.0.01
D.0.5

Question

A spinner is divided into 10 equal sections numbered 1 through 10. If the arrow is spun twice, what is the probability the first number will be even and the second number will be odd

A.0.25
B.0.04
C.0.01
D.0.5

anonymous · Answer

take look at the very first spin...  what are the chances that this will result in an even number?

anonymous · Answer

I think 5

anonymous · Answer

yep.  but specifically you need to think of the answer in terms of '5 out of 10'.  that will setup the answer in a fraction.  can you tell me what that fraction would be?