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counting and probability intermediate
Problem
A target consists of four concentric circles with radii 4 inches, 6 inches, 8 inches and 10 inches as shown. Given that a dart is thrown that hits the target at a random point, what is the probability that it hits a shaded region? Express your answer as a common fraction.

Solution
The total area of the target is . The area of the inner shaded region is the area of a circle with radius 4, and that is equal to . We can calculate the area of the shaded ring as the difference in areas of a circle with radius 8 and with radius 6. This gives an area of . The total shaded area is . The probability a dart will hit a shaded region is equal to .
Final answer
\frac{11}{25}