Math Problem Statement
you roll a six sided die, what is the probability of rolling an even number or less than 4? Answer as a reduced fraction in the form a/b
Solution
The possible outcomes of a six-sided die are .
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Event A: Rolling an even number.
- The even numbers on a six-sided die are .
- So, .
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Event B: Rolling a number less than 4.
- The numbers less than 4 are .
- So, .
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Intersection of A and B: Rolling a number that is both even and less than 4.
- The only outcome that is both even and less than 4 is .
- So, .
To find , we use the formula for the probability of the union of two events:
Substituting in the values:
Thus, the probability of rolling an even number or a number less than 4 is:
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Here are five related questions:
- What is the probability of rolling an odd number or a number greater than 3?
- If you roll two dice, what is the probability that both show even numbers?
- What is the probability of rolling a prime number on a six-sided die?
- How does the probability change if you roll a die with more than six sides?
- What is the probability of rolling a 2 or 5 on a six-sided die?
Tip: To calculate the probability of "either/or" events, remember to subtract the intersection if there's overlap between the two events.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Set Theory
Union of Events
Intersection of Events
Formulas
P(A ∪ B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A ∩ B)
Basic probability formula: P(event) = favorable outcomes / total outcomes
Theorems
Probability of Union of Two Events
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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