Assume that it is equally probable that the pointer will land on any one of the eight numbered spaces. if the pointer lands on a borderline, spin again. a. what is the probability of spinning the arrow twice and have it land on 8 both times?

Assume that it is equally probable that the pointer will land on any one of the eight numbered spaces. if the pointer lands on a borderline, spin again. a. what is the probability of spinning the arrow twice and have it land on 8 both times?

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