Multiple choice

An unbiased die is thrown. The probability of getting a prime number is

  1. $ \displaystyle \frac{1}{6} $
  2. $ \displaystyle \frac{1}{3} $
  3. $ \displaystyle \frac{1}{2} $
  4. $ \displaystyle \frac{2}{3} $
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Explanation

Prime numbers on a die are 2, 3, 5. There are 3 prime numbers out of 6 faces. Probability = 3/6 = 1/2.

AI explanation

An unbiased die has 6 total outcomes. The prime numbers on a die are 2, 3 and 5, giving 3 favorable outcomes. Using the classical probability formula, we divide 3 by 6. The result is 1/2.

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