SOLUTION: Maria rolled a fair die and a prime number is shown on the face of the die. What is the probability that the prime number is 5?

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Question 1174183: Maria rolled a fair die and a prime number is shown on the face of the die. What is the probability that the prime number is 5?
Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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Under given condition, there are 3 possible outcomes  2, 3 and 5.


THEREFORE, the probability to have a 5  is  1%2F3.

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