Math Problem Statement

rololling a 12 sided die numbered 1-12 find the probability of the event Event A: rolling a number divisible by 3

Solution

To calculate the probability of rolling a number divisible by 3 on a 12-sided die, we need to:

  1. Determine the total possible outcomes: The die has 12 faces, so the total number of possible outcomes is 12.

  2. Identify the favorable outcomes: Numbers divisible by 3 between 1 and 12 are: 3, 6, 9, and 12. So, there are 4 favorable outcomes.

  3. Calculate the probability: P(Event A)=Number of favorable outcomesTotal number of outcomes=412=13P(\text{Event A}) = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}} = \frac{4}{12} = \frac{1}{3}

Therefore, the probability of rolling a number divisible by 3 is 13\frac{1}{3}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How would the probability change if the die had 20 faces instead of 12?
  2. What is the probability of rolling a number divisible by 2 or 3?
  3. How can you express this probability as a percentage?
  4. What is the probability of rolling a number greater than 10 on a 12-sided die?
  5. How would the probability be affected if the die had only even-numbered faces?

Tip: When calculating probability, always simplify the fraction if possible.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Divisibility
Counting Outcomes

Formulas

P(Event A) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes

Theorems

Basic Probability Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8