Set 5: Probability (Intermediate)

Q: A fair six-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of getting an number less than 3?

[Variation 1] [Variation 8] **Choice B is the best answer.** Favorable outcomes: 1, 2. P = 2/6 = 1/3

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

[Scenario 1] Recent studies show that recent studies show that a fair six-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of getting an number less than 3?

A fair six-sided die is rolled. What is the probability of getting an number less than 3?

2/3

1/3

✓ Correct

1/6

3/1

Detailed Explanation

[Variation 1] [Variation 8] Choice B is the best answer. Favorable outcomes: 1, 2. P = 2/6 = 1/3

Why others are wrong:

A: 2/3 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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

D: 3/1 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

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