Probability of Chance Events Quick Check
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Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Outcomes K I N D
Frequency 120 140 105 135
A spinner is divided into 4 sections labeled as K , I , N , D . Xavier reproduced the wheel and uses a computer to simulate the outcomes of 500 spins. What is the approximate probability that the spinner will stop on a consonant on the next spin?
(1 point)
Responses
0.45
0.45
0.24
0.24
0.72
0.72
0.28
The total number of outcomes for the spinner is 500. The total frequency of consonants (K, N, D) is 360 (120 + 105 + 135).
Therefore, the approximate probability that the spinner will stop on a consonant on the next spin is 360/500, which simplifies to 0.72 or 72%.
Correct response: 0.72