A square dartboard has sections numbered from 1 to 12 as shown below. Players have to make a prediction and throw a dart. They win if their dart lands on the section that matches their prediction.

Arya says, "My dart will land on a composite number."

Bashir says, "My dart will land on an even number."

Cathy says, "My dart will land on a factor of 12.“

Calculate the probability of each of their predictions occurring and determine who has the highest chances of winning.

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A square dartboard has sections numbered from 1 to 12 as shown below - Practice Questions CBSE - Maths Class 10 (2023 Boards)

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A square dartboard has sections numbered from 1 to 12 as shown below. Players have to make a prediction and throw a dart. They win if their dart lands on the section that matches their prediction. Arya says, "My dart will land on a composite number." Bashir says, "My dart will land on an even number." Cathy says, "My dart will land on a factor of 12.“ Calculate the probability of each of their predictions occurring and determine who has the highest chances of winning. Show your work

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