Question

1. what is the probability of the ball landing on a red slot in american roulette?

a. 18/37
b. 18/38
c. 1/2
d. 18/36

Explanation:

Step1: Determine total number of slots

In American roulette, there are \(38\) slots (\(1 - 36\), \(0\), and \(00\)).

Step2: Determine number of red slots

There are \(18\) red slots.

Step3: Calculate probability

Probability formula is \(P=\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}}\). So \(P = \frac{18}{38}\).

Answer:

B. \(18/38\)