Sure, let's solve this problem step by step.
1. Understanding the problem:
- We have a spinner that is divided into 8 equal sections.
- Each section contains a number from 1 to 8.
- We need to find the probability of the spinner landing on the number 5.
2. Identifying key information:
- Total number of sections: 8
- The specific section we are interested in (number 5): 1 section
3. Calculating the probability:
- Probability is defined as the ratio of the event of interest to the total number of possible events.
- In this case, the event of interest is landing on the number 5, and there is 1 such section.
- Total possible outcomes (total sections on the spinner) is 8.
4. Formulating the probability:
- Probability of landing on the number 5 = (Number of sections with 5) / (Total number of sections)
- Probability of landing on the number 5 = 1 / 8
5. Selecting the correct answer:
- The fraction [tex]\(\frac{1}{8}\)[/tex] represents the probability we calculated.
Thus, the probability of the spinner landing on the number 5 is [tex]\(\frac{1}{8}\)[/tex].
So, the correct option is:
[tex]\[\boxed{\frac{1}{8}}\][/tex]
