Question

Find the probability of the following when a die is thrown:
(a) Even number (b) Odd number
(c) Composite number (d) Prime number

Answer 1

Event $\to$ 'A' die is thrown

$s=\{1,2,3,4,5,6\}$

a) T(Event number)$=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}$

b) P(odd number)$=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}$

c) P(composite number)$=\frac{2}{6}=\frac{1}{3}$

d) P(prime number)$=\frac{3}{6}=\frac{1}{2}$.