Question

What is the probability of getting a number less than 5 in a single throw of a die?

• A. $\frac{1}{3}$
• B. $\frac{2}{3}$
• C. $\frac{2}{5}$
• D. $\frac{1}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{2}{3}$

No of total outcomes =6

No of favorable outcomes=4 {1,2,3,4}

$\therefore$ Probability of getting a number less than 5 is=$\frac{4}{6}=\frac{2}{3}$