Question

a spinner is divided into 8 equal sections numbered 1 to 8. if the arrow is spun once, what is the probabilty it will land on a number greater than 3?

Answer 1

okay so there are 8 sections, and it's asking about the probability it will land on a number greater than three. So there are 5 sections that go along with what it's asking

Answer 2

Are they asking you for a fraction or percent?

Answer 3

Fraction

Answer 4

okay, so the number of possible sections will go on the bottom of the fractions, and the sections that fall under what the question wants will go on the top. And then simplify if possible

Answer 5

5/8 ?

Answer 6

mhm :3

Answer 7

thank you

Answer 8

you're welcome!