Math Problem Statement
You roll a fair three-sided die. The possible outcomes are {R, S, P}. Find the probability distribution of the outcomes. (Comment: there are fancy shaped three-sided dice you can find. The easiest way to make one is probably take a six-sided die and label two sides with one value, two other sides another value, and the remaining two sides yet another value. Or you can use a spin wheel and divide the wheel into three equal sectors.)
Enter answers as fractions, like 201/202.
a) Pr(R) =
b) Pr(S) =
c) Pr(P) =
Solution
A three-sided die is described as fair, meaning each outcome is equally likely. Thus, each outcome has the same probability.
The total number of outcomes is (one for each of ), and each outcome has an equal likelihood:
Probability distribution:
a)
b)
c)
Would you like me to explain further or provide a visualization of the probabilities?
Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:
- What is the sum of probabilities for all outcomes in any probability distribution?
- If the die were unfair, how would the probabilities of change?
- How would the probabilities change if there were 4 equally likely outcomes instead of 3?
- What is the probability of rolling or on this die?
- How would you simulate rolling a fair three-sided die using a standard six-sided die?
Tip: Always verify that the total probability sums up to , ensuring your distribution is valid.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Probability Distribution
Formulas
Pr(outcome) = 1 / total outcomes
Theorems
Uniform Probability Distribution Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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