help with a spinner question, in comments

Question

phi · Answer

I assume there is more info about the spinner ?

howard-wolowitz · Answer

this was the last question following the others sorry im a idiot let me post it

phi · Answer

the chance of getting a 2 is ⅛
 and the chance of getting an 8 is also ⅛
I would think a fair game would give the same prize if the odds are the same.

howard-wolowitz · Answer

should i just write something like what you said, that seems like the best "way to show work"

phi · Answer

I don't really understand the question.  They might mean that if you land on a number, then that is how much you get paid.  (But they only mentions 2 pays $2 and 8 pays $8, so I'm guessing )

If that is what they mean,  then after many spins , the expected payout is $4.50 per spin, and it only costs you $2 per spin. (that sounds like a good deal).  But I don't really know what they are asking.

howard-wolowitz · Answer

ok, man thanks for helping me to this point, im gonna see if i can get another person to take a look