A spinner is divided into 8 equal sections, and each section contains a number from 1 to 8 What is the probability of the spinner landing on a number that is greater than 5 ?
Answer
A
1 over 13
B
3 eighths
C
3 over 13
D
1 eighth
Explanation
The numbers greater than 5 are 6, 7, and 8, so 3 of the 8 equal sections are favorable. The probability is 3/8, which is choice B, “3 eighths.”
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