SOLUTION: there are two spinners. one is numbered from 1 to 8 and the other is numbered from 1 to 4. what is the probability that both spinners will land on the same number? I thought tha

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Question 450194: there are two spinners. one is numbered from 1 to 8 and the other is numbered from 1 to 4. what is the probability that both spinners will land on the same number?
I thought that it should be 1/32, but wasn't sure.

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Spin the 1 to four spinner first.
One of four numbers are spun.
Now spin the 2nd spinner. It has 1/8 chance of landing on the same number.
1/8 Answer.
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Ed