12th Class Mathematics Sample Paper Mathematics Olympiad - Sample Paper-1

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    Use the given spinner to answer the question. Maria was asked to find the probability of the spinner landing on an odd number. Divya was asked to add two more sections to the spinner so that all six sections were the same size. Four of the sections were labelled using the same numbers shown in the spinner, the two new sections were both labelled with a 'y. She was asked to find the probability of the new spinner landing on an odd number. Which of the following is a true statement about the relationship between Maria's spinner and Divya's spinner?

    A)  The number of possible outcomes on Maria's spinner is equal to the number of possible outcomes on Divya's spinner

    B)  The probability of landing on an odd number using Maria's spinner is greater than the probability of landing on an odd number using Divya's spinner

    C)  The probability of landing on an odd number using Maria's spinner is less than the probability of landing on an odd number using Divya's spinner

    D)  The number of possible outcomes on Divya's spinner is six.

    Correct Answer: C


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