SOLUTION: A spinner is divided into eight sections of equal size, numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. You spin it once. What is the theoretical probability of getting a number greater than 4

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Question 740894: A spinner is divided into eight sections of equal size, numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. You spin it once. What is the theoretical probability of getting a number greater than 4 as the result? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.
A. 37.5%
B. 44.4%
C. 50%
D. 62.5%
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5, 6, 7 and 8 are 4 numbers greater than 4
so, the theoretical probability of getting a number greater than 4 is:
4%2F8+=+1%2F2=0.50 or 50%
answer is: C. 50%