What is the theoretical probability of rolling a 1 or 3, P(1 or 3), using a number cube with sides labeled 1 to 6? Use an appropriate technique to solve.

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Question

What is the theoretical probability of rolling a 1 or 3, P(1 or 3), using a number cube with sides labeled 1 to 6? Use an appropriate technique to solve.
	
	
 
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anonymous · Answer

A is 1/6
B is 2/3
C is 1/3
D is 1/36

anonymous · Answer

Well, your answer would be C. Thinking how the cube has 6 numbers, and you are looking for 1 of 2 possible outcomes, therfore you have a 2/6 chance. simplify that down to 1/3 and that is your answer.

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

No problem. Glad to help.