Concept explainers
a.
To write a simulation other than the spinner that can be used to simulate the situation.
a.
Answer to Problem 12PPS
Other than the spinner, a bag containing five marbles with different colors can be used. Each color will represent the different prizes.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given statement is:
“For a promotion, the concession stands at a football stadium are giving away free items. Every time a customer buys something, a wheel is spun to choose the customer’s prize. Each prize is equally likely.”
Other than the spinner, a bag containing five marbles with different colors can be used. Each color will represent the different prizes.
b.
To perform the simulation until at least one of each item is received.
b.
Answer to Problem 12PPS
It took a total of
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given statement is:
“For a promotion, the concession stands at a football stadium are giving away free items. Every time a customer buys something, a wheel is spun to choose the customer’s prize. Each prize is equally likely.”
It took a total of
c.
To find the number of items bought to win every prize.
c.
Answer to Problem 12PPS
According to the simulation,
Another representation used to solve the problem is by spinning the wheel.
It took
The number of items vary comparatively.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given statement is:
“For a promotion, the concession stands at a football stadium are giving away free items. Every time a customer buys something, a wheel is spun to choose the customer’s prize. Each prize is equally likely.”
According to the simulation,
Another representation used to solve the problem is by spinning the wheel.
It took
The number of items vary comparatively.
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