SOLUTION: A single die is rolled, with the sample space S={1,2,3,4,5,6} a.What is the probability of rolling an even number AND a number greater than 4? b.What is the probability of roll

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Question 866398: A single die is rolled, with the sample space S={1,2,3,4,5,6}
a.What is the probability of rolling an even number AND a number greater than 4?
b.What is the probability of rolling an even number OR a number greater than 4?
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Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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a. Only occurs if 6 is rolled since 6 is the only even number in S greater than 4. P(even and >4) = 1/6

b. 2, 4, 5, or 6 could be rolled. P(even or >4) = 4/6 = 2/3.