Multiple choice

A die is thrown once.find the probability of getting a prime number less than $5.$

  1. $\dfrac{7}{3}$
  2. $\dfrac{5}{3}$
  3. $\dfrac{2}{3}$
  4. $\dfrac{1}{3}$
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Explanation

The prime numbers on a die are 2, 3, and 5. Prime numbers less than 5 are 2 and 3. There are 2 such outcomes out of 6 total, so probability is 2/6 = 1/3.

AI explanation

When a die is thrown once, the total number of possible outcomes is 6. The prime numbers less than 5 are 2 and 3, giving 2 favourable outcomes. Using the classical definition of probability, the probability is the number of favourable outcomes divided by the total outcomes, which is 2/6. This simplifies to 1/3. The result is 1/3.

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