Ingrid Parsons

Mathematics

29 May, 10:48

Do the rules described result in a fair situation?

a. yes

b. no

Roll a 1 through 6 number cube. If the result is 1 or 2, Joel walks the

dog. If the result is 3 or 4, Kyle walks the dog. If the result is 5 or 6,

Mindy walks the dog. Write the names of 5 participants on

identical index cards. Put the names in a hat and draw a name at

random. Assign each of 10 players a number from 0 to 9. Use a

random number generator to select the first 4 to play. One half of

a spinner is green. The other two quarters are yellow and purple.

Spin green and pay $1. Spin yellow or purple and win $2.