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Question
The probability of the spinning arrow stopping in the shaded region (Figure) is `1/2`.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Favourable outcomes = Number of shaded regions = 2
Total number of possible outcomes = Total number of regions = 4
∴ Probability = `"Favourable outcomes"/"Total number of possible outcomes"` = `2/4` = `1/2`
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