Set 5: Probability (Intermediate)

[Variation 6] **Choice B is the best answer.** Favorable outcomes: 2, 3, 5. P = 3/6 = 1/2

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

Historically, a fair six-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of getting an prime number?

A fair six-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of getting an prime number?

2/2

1/2

✓ Correct

2/1

1/6

Detailed Explanation

[Variation 6] Choice B is the best answer. Favorable outcomes: 2, 3, 5. P = 3/6 = 1/2

Why others are wrong:

A: 2/2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

C: 2/1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: 1/6 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.