Question

a spinner labeled with 8 equal parts is spun. what is the probability that the spinner lands on a number less than 5?
○ 5/8
○ 1/2
○ 1/4
○ 1/8

Explanation:

Step1: Identify favorable outcomes

Numbers less than 5 on a spinner with 8 equal parts (labeled 1 - 8) are 1, 2, 3, 4. So, there are 4 favorable outcomes.

Step2: Calculate total outcomes

The spinner has 8 equal parts, so total possible outcomes = 8.

Step3: Compute probability

Probability = $\frac{\text{Favorable Outcomes}}{\text{Total Outcomes}}$ = $\frac{4}{8}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$.

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$ (corresponding to the option "1/2")