The Arrow on the Spinner Shown Below Can Be Spun

question 55

Multiple Choice

The arrow on the spinner shown below can be spun so that the arrowhead eventually stops in one of the three sectors labeled "A", "B", or "C". The spinner is spun 124 times and comes up "A" 52 times. Use the Empirical Rule to approximate the probability that tl spinner comes up "A".

• A) 0.419
• B) 0.581
• C) 0.5
• D) 0.295

---

Definitions:

Harmful Algal Blooms

Overgrowths of algae in water that can produce dangerous toxins, negatively affecting aquatic life, pets, and people, and harming the environment.

Nitrate

A compound containing nitrogen and oxygen, commonly found in fertilizers, and can lead to environmental concerns such as water pollution and eutrophication when present in high levels.

Phosphate

A salt or ester of phosphoric acid, commonly used in fertilizers, detergents, food additives, and for water treatment.

Degradable Wastes

Wastes that can break down into less harmful components over time through biological processes.