Math Problem Statement

Consider the following experiment: Rolling a die. What is the sample space of the experiment? What is the probability of getting a 1 or a 2? a. 12 possible outcomes; P(1 or 2) = StartFraction 3 Over 12 EndFraction b. 12 possible outcomes; P(1 or 2) = One-third c. 6 possible outcomes; P(1 or 2) = One-fourth d. 6 possible outcomes; P(1 or 2) = One-third

Solution

When rolling a die, the sample space consists of all possible outcomes of the roll. Since a standard die has 6 faces, the possible outcomes are:

S={1,2,3,4,5,6}S = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}

Thus, the sample space has 6 possible outcomes.

Now, let's calculate the probability of getting a 1 or a 2. There are two favorable outcomes (either 1 or 2) out of 6 possible outcomes. The probability is calculated as:

P(1 or 2)=26=13P(1 \text{ or } 2) = \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{3}

Thus, the correct answer is:

d. 6 possible outcomes; P(1 or 2) = One-third


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Tip: To calculate the probability of an event, divide the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Sample Space

Formulas

P(event) = favorable outcomes / total outcomes

Theorems

Basic Probability Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8