The probability of getting an odd number on throwing a die is ______ .

1/2

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1/3

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Solution

The correct option is A
1/2

When a die is thrown once, there are 6 possible outcomes {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}.

Odd numbers = 1, 3, 5

Favourable outcomes = 3

Probability of getting an odd number

= Favourable outcomes / Total number of outcomes

= 3/6

= 1/2

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