Multiple choice

A die is thrown once. What is the probability of getting a number other than 3 ?

  1. $\displaystyle \dfrac{5}{6}$
  2. $\displaystyle \dfrac{1}{6}$
  3. $\displaystyle \dfrac{2}{6}$

  4. None of these
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Explanation

A die has 6 faces. The probability of getting 3 is 1/6. The probability of getting a number other than 3 is 1 - 1/6 = 5/6.

AI explanation

A standard die has 6 possible outcomes, and the numbers other than 3 are 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6. This gives 5 favourable outcomes out of 6 total possibilities. The probability is 5 divided by 6, which is 5/6.

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