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You roll a number cube. Find P(number greater than 3)

You roll a number cube. Find P(number greater than 3)-example-1
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Answer:

P (greater than 3) = 1/2

Explanation:

A standard number cube has 6 sides, numbered 1 through 6.

We want to find the probability of rolling a number greater than 3. To find this probability, create a fraction. The numerator is the amount of numbers greater than 3 and the denominator is the total amount of numbers.

P(greater than 3)= numbers greater than 3/ total numbers

There are 3 numbers that are greater than 3 (4, 5 and 6).

There are 6 total numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)

P (greater than 3) = 3/6

This fraction can be simplified. Both the numerator and denominator can be divided by 3.

P (greater than 3) = (3/3) / (6/3)

P (greater than 3)= 1/ (6/3)

P(greater than 3) = 1/2

The probability of rolling a number greater than 3 is 1/2.

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