A spinner is divided into five colored sections that are not of equal size: red, blue, green, yellow, and purple. The spinner is spun several times, and the results are recorded below: Spinner Results Color Frequency Red 12 Blue 12 Green 19 Yellow 20 Purple18 Based on these results, express the probability that the next spin will land on red or yellow or purple as a fraction in simplest form.
The total number of spins recorded is:
12 + 12 + 19 + 20 + 18 = 81
The frequency of red, yellow, and purple sections is:
12 + 20 + 18 = 50
Therefore, the probability of landing on red, yellow, or purple on the next spin is:
50/81
This probability cannot be simplified further, so the answer is 50/81.