If a die is rolled, then the probability of getting a prime number is ………… A) 2/5 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 1/6
If a die is rolled, then the probability of getting a prime number is …………
A) 2/5
B) 1/3
C) 1/2
D) 1/6
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Correct option is: C) \(\frac{1}{2}\)
When a die is rolled, possible outcomes can be 1, 2, 3, , 5 and 6.
\(\therefore\) Total number of outcomes = 6
Total prime numbers which can appear on die = 3 (2, 3 or 5)
\(\therefore\) P (Prime number) = \(\frac {Total \, prime\, numbers}{Total \, possible \, outcomes} = \frac 36 = \frac 12\)
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