Math  /  Data & Statistics

QuestionThe central angle of sector UU is 9090^{\circ}. What is the probability that the spinner lands on UU ?
Simplify your answer and write it as a proper fraction.

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The spinner is divided into four equal sectors.
2. Each sector has a central angle of 9090^\circ.
3. The total angle in a circle is 360360^\circ.
4. The probability of the spinner landing on a sector is proportional to the central angle of that sector.

STEP 2

1. Determine the total angle of the circle.
2. Calculate the fraction of the circle represented by sector UU.
3. Simplify the fraction to find the probability.

STEP 3

The total angle of a circle is:
360 360^\circ

STEP 4

The central angle of sector UU is 9090^\circ. The fraction of the circle that sector UU represents is:
90360 \frac{90^\circ}{360^\circ}

STEP 5

Simplify the fraction:
90360=14 \frac{90}{360} = \frac{1}{4}
The probability that the spinner lands on sector UU is:
14 \boxed{\frac{1}{4}}

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