Q. If you spin the spinner 11 times, what is the best prediction possible for the number of times it will not land on blue?Choices:(A) 9(B) 10(C) 11(D) 5
Calculate Probability: First, we need to know the probability of the spinner not landing on blue. Assume the spinner has 4 equal sections, and only 1 section is blue. The probability of not landing on blue is 3 out of 4 sections, or 43.
Find Expected Number: Next, to find the expected number of times it will not land on blue in 11 spins, multiply the probability by the number of spins: (43)×11=8.25.
Round to Nearest Whole: Since we can't have a fraction of a spin, we round 8.25 to the nearest whole number, which is 8. However, the choices given are 9, 10, 11, and 5. The closest and most reasonable choice from the options provided is 9.