Engineering Board Exam Reviewer · Basic Probability · easy

A single die is rolled. What is the probability of getting a number greater than 4?

  1. 1/3
  2. 1/2
  3. 2/3
  4. 1/6

Answer

A. 1/3

Solution

Favorable outcomes: 5,6. P=2/6=1/3.

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