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If die us rolled once what is the probability of getting a number that is not 3

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The rule of probability is


P(A)=\frac{A}{\text{total}}

Since the die has 6 numbers, then

The total = 6

Since there are 5 numbers without 3, then

A = 5

Substitute them in the rule above


P(\text{not}3)=(5)/(6)

The answer is 5/6

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