17. Thomas shoots an arrow that lands in a random location on the target shown. The radius of the center circle is 1 foot, and the radius of each successively larger circle is 1 foot greater than that of the previous circle. What is the probability that Thomas's arrow will land in the center circle? Express your answer as a simplified fraction.

17. Thomas shoots an arrow that lands in a random location on the target shown. The radius of the center circle is 1 foot, and the radius of each successively larger circle is 1 foot greater than that of the previous circle. What is the probability that Thomas's arrow will land in the center circle? Express your answer as a simplified fraction.

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN:9780134463216

Author:Robert F. Blitzer

Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer

ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...

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