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counting and probability junior

Problem

The arrows on the two spinners shown below are spun. Let the number equal times the number on Spinner , added to the number on Spinner . What is the probability that is a perfect square number?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
First, we calculate that there are a total of possibilities. Now, we list all of two-digit perfect squares. and are the only ones that can be made using the spinner. Consequently, there is a probability that the number formed by the two spinners is a perfect square.
Final answer
B