Math Problem Statement

What is the probability of rolling an odd number or a number less than 3 with an unbiased, 6-sided die?

Solution

To find the probability of rolling an odd number or a number less than 3 with an unbiased 6-sided die, we need to consider the possible outcomes.

Step 1: Identify the outcomes.

  • The set of possible outcomes for a 6-sided die is: {1,2,3,4,5,6}\{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}.

Step 2: Define the events.

  • Event A: Rolling an odd number. The odd numbers on a 6-sided die are {1,3,5}\{1, 3, 5\}.
  • Event B: Rolling a number less than 3. The numbers less than 3 are {1,2}\{1, 2\}.

Step 3: Find the union of the events.

  • The union of events A and B (odd numbers or numbers less than 3) is the set of outcomes {1,2,3,5}\{1, 2, 3, 5\}.

Step 4: Calculate the probability.

  • There are 4 favorable outcomes {1,2,3,5}\{1, 2, 3, 5\} and 6 possible outcomes in total.
  • The probability is given by: P(A or B)=Number of favorable outcomesTotal number of outcomes=46=23P(\text{A or B}) = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}} = \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}

Conclusion:

The probability of rolling an odd number or a number less than 3 is 23\frac{2}{3}.

Would you like more details or have any other questions? Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the probability of rolling a prime number on a 6-sided die?
  2. What is the probability of rolling an even number or a number greater than 4?
  3. What is the probability of rolling a number that is both odd and less than 4?
  4. What is the probability of rolling a multiple of 3 on a 6-sided die?
  5. How does the probability change if you use a 10-sided die instead?

Tip: When calculating probabilities involving "or" events, make sure to consider if the events overlap to avoid double-counting any outcomes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Basic Set Theory

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8