A spinners to that into the four sections labeled as k 120 times, I 140 times, and 105 *, and D 135 *. A person reproduces 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? A) 0.45, b) 0.24, c) 0.28, or D) 0.72
To find the probability that the spinner will stop on a consonant on the next spin, we need to determine the total number of spins that result in a consonant and divide that by the total number of spins.
From the given information, we know that the spinner has 120 instances of landing on K, 140 instances of landing on I, 105 instances of landing on *, and 135 instances of landing on D.
Out of these options, K and D are consonants. So, the total number of spins resulting in a consonant is 120 times + 135 times = 255 times.
The total number of spins is 500 times.
Therefore, the approximate probability that the spinner will stop on a consonant on the next spin is 255/500 ≈ 0.51.
So, the closest answer to the approximate probability is A) 0.45.