SOLUTION: You spin a 9-section spinner with the numbers 1 through 9 in the equal-sized sections. Find the expected value for one spin.
A. 2.67
B. 5
C. 0.11
D. 4.5
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A. 2.67
B. 5
C. 0.11
D. 4.5
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Question 1180976: You spin a 9-section spinner with the numbers 1 through 9 in the equal-sized sections. Find the expected value for one spin.
A. 2.67
B. 5
C. 0.11
D. 4.5 Found 2 solutions by Solver92311, ikleyn:Answer by Solver92311(821) (Show Source):
For each of the sections, multiply the probability of the pointer landing on that section times the number on the section. Sum the products and divide by the number of sections.
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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