The probability of rolling a number that is divisible by 3 on a number cube is 1/3 . The probability of rolling a 5 on the number cube is 1/6 . What is the probability of rolling a number that is divisible by 3 or a 5?
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OpenStudy (anonymous):
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OpenStudy (haleyelizabeth2017):
Thank you :) give me a second
OpenStudy (haleyelizabeth2017):
Is 1/18 an option?
OpenStudy (anonymous):
yes
OpenStudy (perl):
you can use the general addition rule
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OpenStudy (perl):
please guide the student, don't give the answer directly
OpenStudy (haleyelizabeth2017):
I'm sorry!
OpenStudy (xapproachesinfinity):
number cube=die no?
OpenStudy (perl):
The probability of rolling a number that is divisible by 3 on a number cube is 1/3 . The probability of rolling a 5 on the number cube is 1/6 . What is the probability of rolling a number that is divisible by 3 or a 5?
General addition Rule:
P( A or B ) = P( A ) + P(B) - P( A & B )
P( divisible by 3 or roll 5 ) = P( divisible by 3 ) + P ( roll a 5) - P ( divisible by 3 & roll a 5)
OpenStudy (anonymous):
so its 1/2
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