Chapter 13.6, Problem 19PPS

To determine

To determine the probability.

Answer to Problem 19PPS

Probability is $\frac{7}{8}$ or 87.5%

Explanation of Solution

Given information :

Spinning a spinner numbered 1 to 8 and not landing on 5.

Total possibilities of spinning a spinner numbered 1 to 8 are 8.

Probability of landing on 5 is $\frac{1}{8}$

Now probability of not landing on 5 is,

P(not landing on 5) = 1- P(landing on 5)

P(not landing on 5) $=1-\frac{1}{8}=\frac{7}{8}$ or 87.5%