A circular table is divided into 6 equal sections, each of which
is assigned to the 6 individuals: Andy, Bill, Cody, Deb, Eve, and Faye.
In the center of the table is a circular spinner containing the equally
spaced numbers 1 – 6 (in order 1 2 3 6 5 4).
A game is played where the spinner is spun 5 times and each time the
players receive the score of the number whose arrow points to their
section of the table. At the end of the 5 spins, the player with the highest
total score is the winner. If there is a tie for the high score, there is no
winner and the entire game is replayed. If the arrows land on the lines separating the sections, the
spinner is re-spun.
The first game begins with the spinner landing as shown in the figure above (1 pointing to Andy). At this point,
Deb is in the lead with 6 points. After the second spin, Eve takes the lead and in the end,
Bill is the winner.
Use this information to determine the final score of each player.
***Solutions must be submitted by February 29***
Mathematics
Monroe Community College
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From the Monroe Community College Math Department