SOLUTION: In a single throw of a die, find the probability of throwing
a) an even number
b) a multiple of 3
c) either an even number or multiple of 3
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Question 392806: In a single throw of a die, find the probability of throwing
a) an even number
b) a multiple of 3
c) either an even number or multiple of 3
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The probability of anything is the number of ways that it can happen that you would consider a success divided by the number of ways it can happen total -- successes and failures.
There are 6 numbers on a die. 3 of them are even.
There are 6 numbers on a die. 2 of them are divisible by 3.
There are 6 numbers on a die. 3 of them are even, and 1 is not even but divisible by 3 for a total of 4 outcomes that could be considered a success.
Remember to reduce your fractions.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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