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A single die is rolled one time What is the probability of rolling an even number or a 5?

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Answer: 4/6 or 2/3

Explanation:

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Explanation:

Total sample space , n(s) = 6

Favourable cases of rolling even number,

n(e) = 3

Favourable cases of rolling 5 , n(f) = 1

Probability of rolling an even number or a 5 is

= p(e) + p(f)

= n(e) / n(s) + n(f) / n(s)

= 3 / 6 + 1 / 6

= 4 / 6

= 2/3

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