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a cube has sides with the following number: 3,3,6,9,,7,8. what is the probability of getting a factor of 9 when rolled?

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Answer:

The probability of rolling a factor of 9 is 1/2, or 50%.

Explanation:

The number 9's factors are 1, 3, and 9. Three of the six sides of the cube have a factor of 9. Therefore 3/6 of the sides are factors of nine.

Simplify 3/6 to 1/2 to get a probability of 50%.

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