MAT504 8. Carnival Games Unit Test: Probability Name: Group While at a fundraising carnival event, Jaxon...

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MAT504 8. Carnival Games Unit Test: Probability Name: Group While at a fundraising carnival event, Jaxon looks at games that will allow him to win a prize. He has done some research and has decided to play either the Marble PULL or the SPIN to WIN game. The amount of money Jaxon must bet to play either game is the same. Marble PULL game After placing a bet, the player randomly draws a marble from a box. The box contains 20 marbles: 5 are red and 15 are yellow. If a red marble is drawn, the player will receive $20. If a yellow marble is drawn, the player will not receive any money. Marble PULL is a fair game. SPIN to WIN game After placing a bet, the player spins a wheel. This wheel is divided into six congruent sectors. Two are blue, three are purple and one is green. When the wheel stops spinning: If the pointer is pointing at a blue sector, the player will not receive any money. . If the pointer is pointing at a purple sector, the player will receive $5 If the pointer is pointing at the green sector, the player will receive $10 Is the SPIN to WIN game to the player's advantage, to the player's disadvantage or fair? Explain your answer. Which game would you suggest Jaxon play? MAT504 8. Carnival Games Unit Test: Probability Name: Group While at a fundraising carnival event, Jaxon looks at games that will allow him to win a prize. He has done some research and has decided to play either the Marble PULL or the SPIN to WIN game. The amount of money Jaxon must bet to play either game is the same. Marble PULL game After placing a bet, the player randomly draws a marble from a box. The box contains 20 marbles: 5 are red and 15 are yellow. If a red marble is drawn, the player will receive $20. If a yellow marble is drawn, the player will not receive any money. Marble PULL is a fair game. SPIN to WIN game After placing a bet, the player spins a wheel. This wheel is divided into six congruent sectors. Two are blue, three are purple and one is green. When the wheel stops spinning: If the pointer is pointing at a blue sector, the player will not receive any money. . If the pointer is pointing at a purple sector, the player will receive $5 If the pointer is pointing at the green sector, the player will receive $10 Is the SPIN to WIN game to the player's advantage, to the player's disadvantage or fair? Explain your answer. Which game would you suggest Jaxon play?