Question

Determine the probability of rolling a number that is not even.

a. Which outcome or outcomes make up the event of rolling a number that is not even?

b. Calculate the probability of rolling a number that is not even.

Answer 1

a. Rolling an odd number (not even): rolling a 1, 3 or 5

b. 50%

Explanation:

There are 6 possible outcomes; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

Out of these there are 3 odd numbers (not even) and 3 even numbers

so 3 (odd numbers) / 6 (possible outcomes) = 1/2 = 50%

Answer 2

50%

Explanation: