SOLUTION: Figure:Spinner divided into 8 segments: One 3,Two 4's,Two 1's,Three 2's <b> Referring to the figure , think about spinning the spinner, which is divided into eight equal se

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Question 201822: Figure:Spinner divided into 8 segments: One 3,Two 4's,Two 1's,Three 2's

Referring to the figure , think about spinning the spinner,
which is divided into eight equal segments. Give the probability
against spinning 2 in lowest terms: _____


Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(2) = (chances of a 2) / ( total chances) = 3/8
.
P(not2) = chances not 2) / ( total chances) = 5/8
.
Note these add to 8/8 or 1