SOLUTION: Find the probability of getting a prime number in each case. (a) a number is chosen from the set (1,2,3,4,....12) (b) Two dice are rolled and the sum is observed

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Question 232544: Find the probability of getting a prime number in each case.
(a) a number is chosen from the set (1,2,3,4,....12)
(b) Two dice are rolled and the sum is observed

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the probability of getting a prime number in each case.
(a) a number is chosen from the set (1,2,3,4,....12)
Ways to succeed: 2,3,5,7,11
P(prime) = 5/12
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(b) Two dice are rolled and the sum is observed
No problem is stated.
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Cheers,
Stan H.