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To calculate: The number of possible outcomes if the spinner is spun x times.
Answer to Problem 21HP
The number of possible outcomes is
Explanation of Solution
Given: A spinner is attached to a circular board with 5 sectors numbered 1 to 5. Once the spinner is turned, it has equal chances of landing on either one of the numbers.
Concepts Used: Consider an event that has m possible outcomes. If the same event is carried out n number of times then the total number of possible outcomes will be
Calculation: If the spinner is spun once, it can land on any one of the sectors. Since there are 5 sectors so the number of outcomes is 5. Hence, if the spinner is spun x times, the total number of outcomes we be
Thus, required algebraic expression of total possible outcomes =
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