College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.7 - Page 784: 44

Answer

$\frac{7}{8}$

Work Step by Step

Total number of regions or total outcomes = 8 For finding probability that the pointer stops on an odd number or a number greater than 3, favorable outcomes = 1,3,4,5,6,7,8 = 7 Probability = $\frac{Favorable outcomes}{Total outcomes}$ Probability that the pointer stops on an odd number or a number greater than 3 = $\frac{7}{8}$
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