Objective- To solve problems involving

probability and geometric shapes

If a dart hits the board below, what is the
probability that it will land in the circle?

3
20

20
 If a dart hits the board below, what is the
probability that it will land in the circle?

3
20

20
favorable Area of circle r 2
P (circle) =
possible
=
Area of square
 2
s
2
(3.14)(3) (3.14)(9)
P (circle)  2   0.07065
(20) 400
P (circle)  7.1%
 Points A, B, C, D, and E represent points on
an interstate highway.
A B C D E
17 8 13 12
If a random accident occurs on AE, find the
probability that it will occur between B and C.
BC 8
P(accident is in BC) = =
AE 17 + 8 + 13 + 12

8
P(accident is in BC) = = 0.16 = 16 %
50
Find the probability that the spinner will land
on region D.
A degrees in D
B P(D)=
degrees in circle
30
D 90 110
110
P(D)=  0.305
130 360

C P(D)= 30.5%

5
P(D)= 30 %
9
 Find the probability that a dart will land
in the red area. P(red area) = red area
total area
middle - small
P(red area) =
large
3 r  r
2 2
P(red area) =
2 5 r 2

 (5)   (3)
2 2
P(red area) =
 (10) 2

25  9 16 16
P(red area) =    16%
100 100 100