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Standard VIII
Mathematics
Calculating Probability of an Event
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Question
What is the probability of getting a prime number on rolling a dice once?
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Solution
The correct option is
A
0.5
Possible outcomes when a die is rolled are {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6}.
Number of favourable outcomes = n{2, 3, 5} = 3
∴
Probability of getting a prime number
=
3
6
=
1
2
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