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Probability: Basic probability MCQ

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Basic probabilityEasyQuestion 270001

Question

A fair die is rolled. The probability of getting a prime number is:
  1. A
    1/2
    Correct
  2. B
    1/3
  3. C
    2/3
  4. D
    1/6

Correct answer

1/2

Explanation

Primes on a die: {2, 3, 5} = 3 outcomes. Total outcomes = 6. P = 3/6 = 1/2.

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