Question

What is the probability of getting an odd number when a die is rolled?

(a) \(\frac{1}{2}\)

(b) \(\frac{1}{3}\)

(c) \(\frac{1}{4}\)

(d) \(\frac{1}{6}\)

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Answer 1

Right choice is (b) \(\frac{1}{3}\)

To elaborate: A die has 6 faces. The faces are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. When a die is rolled, there are 6 outcomes possible. Outcome of getting odd number when a die is rolled is 3. Hence, probability of getting odd number when a die is rolled is \(\frac{1}{3}\).