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Why is it just as likely that the cube will show an even number as an odd number?

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A standard numbered cube (die) has six faves numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Three are even 2, 4, 6 and three are odd 1, 3, 5
P(even) = 3/6
P(odd) = 3/6
So for a fair die an odd number is equally likely as an even number
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